Eureka_
"Richer than Getty, stranger than Hughes, the bizarre tale of Jack McCann."
After striking it rich on a large gold strike, a prospector retires to the quiet life on a Caribbean island but ends up coping with an alcoholic wife, a headstrong daughter, and Miami mobsters who want to build a casino.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Box office
Eureka earned $124K against a $11.0M budget.
Nicolas Roeg →
Year context
Eureka was released 43 years ago in 1983.
CAST (20)
Gene Hackman
Jack McCann
Theresa Russell
Tracy
Rutger Hauer
Claude Maillot Van Horn
Jane Lapotaire
Helen McCann
Mickey Rourke
Aurelio D'Amato
Ed Lauter
Charles Perkins
Joe Pesci
Mayakofsky
Helena Kallianiotes
Frieda
Cavan Kendall
Pierre de Valois
Corin Redgrave
Worsley
Joe Spinell
Pete
Frank Pesce
Stefano
Norman Beaton
Byron Judson
Emrys James
Judge
James Faulkner
Roger
TV
Tim Van Rellim
Police Chief
Ian Tracey
Joey
MS
Michael Scott Addis
Joe
AT
Ann Thornton
Jane
Emma Relph
Mary
CREW
Director
Writer
BOX OFFICE
$11.0M
Budget
$124K
Revenue
-99%
ROI
FLOP
Verdict
STUDIOS (1)
Recorded Picture Company
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
130 min (2h 10m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
5.3/10 (78 votes)
Popularity
4
Budget
$11,000,000
Box Office
$123,572
Profit
$-10,876,428
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Eureka about?
After striking it rich on a large gold strike, a prospector retires to the quiet life on a Caribbean island but ends up coping with an alcoholic wife, a headstrong daughter, and Miami mobsters who want to build a casino.
How long is Eureka?
Eureka has a runtime of 130 minutes (2h 10m).
Who directed Eureka?
Eureka was directed by Nicolas Roeg.
Who stars in Eureka?
The cast of Eureka includes Gene Hackman, Theresa Russell, Rutger Hauer, Jane Lapotaire, Mickey Rourke.
How much did Eureka make at the box office?
Eureka earned $123,572 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $11,000,000.
What is the rating of Eureka?
Eureka has a rating of 5.3 out of 10 based on 78 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
Thriller
KEYWORDS (3)
island
greed
wealth