Is fools gold movie based on a true story?
Treasure Hunting! Fun! If you’ve ever seen the movie Fool’s Gold with Kate Hudson and Matthew Mcconaughey and enjoyed it, then you will totally love this museum. The movie is loosely based on the true story of Mel Fisher’s search for this sunken treasure which he found.
What is the movie Fool’s Gold about?
Treasure hunter Ben “Finn” Finnegan (Matthew McConaughey) has sunk his marriage to Tess (Kate Hudson) and his trusty boat in his obsessive quest to find the legendary Queen’s Dowry. When he finds a vital clue that may finally pinpoint the treasure’s whereabouts, he drags Tess and her boss, billionaire Nigel Honeycutt, along on the hunt. But Finn is not the only one interested in the gold; his former mentor-turned-enemy Moe Fitch (Ray Winstone) will stop at nothing to beat him to it.
Fool’s Gold/Film synopsis
What island was fool’s gold filmed on?
Different locations were used including Brisbane City, Lizard Island, Whitehaven Beach, Lizard Island and Brisbane city to create the scenes the production were wanting. The Fools Gold production employed over 1,600 crew including extras and cast.
Who plays the daughter in fool’s gold?
Alexis Gabrielle Dziena
New York, New York, U.S. Alexis Gabrielle Dziena (born July 8, 1984) is an American actress.
Did Mel Fisher keep the treasure?
Mel Fisher, a former chicken farmer who became a Horatio Alger figure among undersea treasure hunters, died on Saturday at his home in Key West, Fla. Eventually his son Kane located the underwater bounty in 1985, and treasure worth roughly $400 million was recovered.
Was the Queen’s Dowry found?
Exactly 300 years to the day after a hurricane destroyed 11 Spanish ships off the coast of Florida, a salvage company made an incredible discovery worth $4.5 million. Brent Brisben, 1715 Fleet Queens Jewels CEO, said the July 30 find was “magical” and “surreal.”
Where was opening scene of fool’s gold filmed?
Queensland is also another one of Fool’s Gold shooting locations. The resort town with its pristine beauty and palm trees caught the attention of the filmmakers. The opening scene of the film is in the courthouse. This was filmed at the administrative buildings of the Queensland University of Technology.
What yacht was used in Fools Gold?
Penny Mae
Currently in active charter service, Penny Mae is a 142-foot trideck motoryacht and Hull #2 in the Richmond Status Quo Yachts Series. The vessel was featured throughout the 2008 film Fool’s Gold, staring Matthew McCanaughey and Kate Hudson.