1857 (Fool's Gold)
1981, English. Directed by R. Bruce Elder.
This film is an act of celebration ... He produces -- with light and colour, sound, stillness and movement -- the ineluctable rhythm and energy of the natural world.
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- 0h 25m
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- English
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- 26 January 1981
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- Canada
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1857 (Fool's Gold): quick answers
What should I watch before 1857 (Fool's Gold)?
Watch Look! We Have Come Through! (1978), The Art of Worldly Wisdom (1979), Sweet Love Remembered (1980), and Trace (1980) first, plus 4 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after 1857 (Fool's Gold)?
Next in the series: Illuminated Texts (1982), Lamentations: A Monument to the Dead World, Part 1: The Dream of the Last Historian (1985), and Lamentations: A Monument to the Dead World, Part 2: The Sublime Calculation (1985).
Is 1857 (Fool's Gold) worth watching?
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How long is 1857 (Fool's Gold)?
1857 (Fool's Gold) runs 25 minutes (0h 25m).
Does 1857 (Fool's Gold) have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for 1857 (Fool's Gold). Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
1857 (Fool's Gold) parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is 1857 (Fool's Gold) on?
1857 (Fool's Gold) isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 26 January 1981. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like 1857 (Fool's Gold)?
If you liked 1857 (Fool's Gold), try Voyage of Time: The IMAX Experience, Billie Eilish - Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D), Naqoyqatsi.
Who directed 1857 (Fool's Gold)?
1857 (Fool's Gold) (1981) was directed by R. Bruce Elder.