Enemy Gold

Enemy Gold

Year: 1994

Runtime: 92 mins

Language: English

Director: Christian Drew Sidaris

ActionThriller

Three federal agents, suspended for using excessive force in a drug raid, are sent to recover a cache of Civil‑War‑era gold allegedly hidden by Quantrell. While pursuing the treasure, a drug lord contracts a hitwoman to eliminate them for disrupting his operation, leading to a deadly showdown of bullets, bombs, and high‑octane action.

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Timeline & Setting – Enemy Gold (1994)

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Time period

1864, 1993

In 1864, Confederate units attempt a behind-enemy-lines gold seizure, culminating in a buried stash and a battlefield aftermath. Jumping to 1993, federal agents conduct a drug raid that spirals into a battle of wowlfare against a cartel, exposing corruption within the agency. The film juxtaposes these eras to explore how greed and ambition echo across time, shaping decisions and loyalties.

Location

Pleasant Hill, Louisiana, Washington, D.C., Rural Louisiana farm, Forests of Louisiana, Cabin in the woods, Santiago's Strip Club

The story shifts between the Civil War era and the present, with the Battle of Pleasant Hill as a historical anchor. In the 1993 timeline, action unfolds across rural farms, dense forests, and a cabin in the woods where the treasure hunt and confrontations occur. Headquarters in Washington, D.C. frames the modern investigation, while Santiago's strip club provides a noir-inflected urban counterpoint to the rural pursuits.

❄️ Historical backdrop 🏞️ Rural Louisiana setting 🕵️‍♂️ Crime thriller

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Main Characters – Enemy Gold (1994)

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Chris Cannon - Bruce Penhall

A seasoned federal agent leading the 1993 mission. Cannon is impulsive and resourceful, often skirting protocol to get results. His bold approach puts the team at risk but also proves effective in dangerous confrontations.

🕵️‍♂️ Agent 🧭 Risk-taker 🤝 Loyal teammate

Mark Austin - Mark Barriere

Cannon's partner who provides steadiness and planning. He tempers impulsiveness with method and remains focused on mission success, even when the path is murky.

🕵️‍♂️ Agent 🧭 Steady 🤝 Team player

Becky Midnite - Suzi Simpson

A field operative who drives distractions and extraction. She shows resilience and practical instincts, staying decisive under pressure.

🕵️‍♀️ Field Agent 🌀 Resourceful 🛡️ Protective

Ava Noble - Tanquil Lisa Collins

Head of the division who advocates for the team and fights to overturn suspensions. Noble is intelligent, strategic, and determined to uphold integrity within the agency.

🧭 Leader 🗣️ Determined 🧩 Strategist

Santiago - Rodrigo Obregon

The ruthless drug kingpin who rules a sprawling operation and manipulates officials to protect his empire. He is calculating, charismatic, and willing to escalate violence to maintain control.

⚙️ Criminal mastermind 🕶️ Calculating 🗝️ Power broker

Jewel Panther - Julie Strain

A former ally-turned-actor in the shadow war around the gold. Panther moves with confident precision, using loyalty and menace to influence outcomes.

🎯 Manipulator 🗺️ Strategist 🦂 Risk-taker

Chief Dickson - Alan Abelew

Division head who exploits his position to shield criminals and discipline agents who threaten his interests. His calculated treachery drives much of the conflict and ultimate betrayal.

🧭 Authority 🗡️ Corrupt 🤝 Calculated

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Major Themes – Enemy Gold (1994)

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🪙 Greed

Gold drives both the Civil War era heist and the 1993 drug operation, fueling risk-taking and moral compromise. Wealth becomes a magnet that manipulates allies, erodes trust, and justifies extreme actions. The pursuit of the fortune reveals how far individuals will go when money is at stake.

🗡️ Betrayal

A core thread is the betrayal of trust within the investigation, especially as Dickson uses his power to shield Santiago. Loyalties shift under pressure, and friendships fracture as personal interest clashes with duty. The forest confrontation crystallizes the cost of betrayal.

⚖️ Justice vs Corruption

The plot pits a formal legal system against entrenched corruption at high levels, challenging the protagonists to navigate rules and ethics. Noble fights to defend her team and restore integrity, while the antagonist's manipulations reveal the fragility of institutional justice. The ending redefines authority and signals a shift toward accountability.

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