In GOLD, a ruthless tycoon begins manipulating the price of gold on the world market, hoping to shift the odds in his favour. To further improve his chances, he also decides to sabotage one of South Africa’s richest mines by having it flooded. However, the mine's foreman, Rod Slater (Roger Moore), has no intention of standing by and letting him do that. Along with his assistant, Slater tries to figure out a way of saving the mine, its wealth, and the thousands who work there. The film also features Susannah York, Ray Milland, and John Gielgud.