Chains of Gold 1991

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56 Reviews

juicy rating
71%
Gummy
sticky mess rating
60%
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Scott Barnes is an alcoholic turned social worker hellbent on saving a young boy named Tommy from self-destructing when he finds out he has begun selling crack in an organization called YIP, run by Carlos.

John Travolta

as Scott Barnes

Marilu Henner

as Jackie

Joey Lawrence

as Tommy

Bernie Casey

as Sergeant Falco

Héctor Elizondo

as Lieutenant Ortega

Benjamin Bratt

as Carlos

Ramón Franco

as James

Conchata Ferrell

as Martha Burke

Tammy Lauren

as Rachel Burke

Director:

Rod Holcomb

Writer:

Linda Favila, John Travolta, Anson Downes, John Petz

Genres:

Drama,Thriller,Crime

Release Date:

1991 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

95 min

MMPA Rating:

PG-13

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

Nell Minow
Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

Nell Minow
Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

Nell Minow
Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

Nell Minow
Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

Nell Minow
Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

Nell Minow
Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Chains of Gold

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

John Travolta

as Scott Barnes

Marilu Henner

as Jackie

Joey Lawrence

as Tommy

Bernie Casey

as Sergeant Falco

Héctor Elizondo

as Lieutenant Ortega

Benjamin Bratt

as Carlos

Ramón Franco

as James

Conchata Ferrell

as Martha Burke

Tammy Lauren

as Rachel Burke

Ed Amatrudo

as Peter

Jack Lam

as Che Che

Anson Downes

as Ed

Will Knickerbocker

as Donaldson

Jafari Dunn

as Pedro

John Archie

as Vincent

Robert MacBeth

as Coroner

W. Paul Bodie

as St. Medcole

Juan F. Cejas

as Kid with Gun

Mark Harris

as Detective

Martin F. Schacker

as Detective

George Ortuzar

as Corner Man

Gino Cabanas

as Benny

Sean Thompson

as Reggie

Donald Hayden

as Wrecking Crew Member

Ron Zupancic

as Bartender

Doris Carey

as Mihailya (as Doris Stone)

Linda Favila

as Linda Barnes (voice)

Jefferson Black

as Bar Drunk (as Jeff Black)

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