Three Kings (1999)

Directed by
David O. Russell

Writing credits (WGA)
John Ridley (story)
David O. Russell (screenplay)

Plot summary for: George Clooney, Mark Wahlberg and Ice Cube star in "Three Kings," the story of a small group of adventurous American soldiers in Iraq at the end of the Gulf War who are determined to steal a huge cache of gold reputed to be hidden somewhere near their desert base. Finding a map they believe will take them to the gold, they embark on a journey that leads to unexpected discoveries, enabling them to rise to a heroic challenge that drastically changes their lives. Written by imran

In the days immediately after the Gulf War, a group of American soldiers come across a secret Iraqi map, which discloses the whereabouts of a bunker where Iraq is storing stolen gold and treasure from Kuwait. The soldiers hope to take the gold and keep it for themselves. However, when they arrive at the site, they discover that the Iraqi army is more concerned about persecuting its civilians than stopping them from stealing the gold. They learn that the civilians have been encouraged by the U.S. government to rise up and fight Sadaam Hussein, but are facing certain execution because the U.S. military refuses to help them. This incident creates a crisis of conscience for the American soldiers. Do they take the money and run, leaving the civilians to face certain death at the hands of the Iraqi army? Or do they risk losing the gold in order to escort them to safety across the border into Iran? Written by {jgp3553@excite.com}

At the end of the Persian Gulf War, four U.S. soldiers plan to steal a secret stash of Kuwaiti gold. Instead, they find themselves getting involved with civilians being executed by Saddam Hussein and left defenseless by the U.S. military. Written by Chief Elgin

Cast(Cast overview, first billed only)

George Clooney ... Maj. Archie Gates

Mark Wahlberg ... Sfc. Troy Barlow

Ice Cube ... SSgt. Chief Elgin

Spike Jonze ... Pfc. Conrad Vig

Cliff Curtis ... Amir Abdullah

Nora Dunn ... Adriana Cruz

Jamie Kennedy ... PV2 Walter Wogaman

Saïd Taghmaoui ... Capt. Said

Mykelti Williamson ... Col. Ron Horn

Holt McCallany ... Capt. Doug Van Meter

Judy Greer ... Cathy Daitch
Christopher Lohr ... Teebaux
Jon Sklaroff ... Paco

Liz Stauber ... Debbie Barlow, Troy's Wife
Marsha Horan ... Amir's Wife

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