Eureka (1983) May 2026

Jack McCann (Gene Hackman) discovers a massive gold deposit in 1925. Two decades later, as one of the world's richest men, he lives on a private Caribbean island ("Eureka"), where he struggles with his daughter’s marriage to a social climber and a plot by mobsters to seize his land. 🔑 Themes to Watch For

The final act shifts into a courtroom drama that serves as a reckoning for McCann's life and choices. 🎥 Where to Find and Learn More Eureka (1983)

Roeg uses non-linear editing and vivid, often disturbing imagery to mirror McCann’s fractured psyche. 💡 Viewing Guide Jack McCann (Gene Hackman) discovers a massive gold