'Gold' trivia and fun facts

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Matthew McConaughey shaved his head for his role in the film.

It was the first film directed by Stephen Gaghan after eleven years.

Matthew McConaughey claimed this was his favorite role he has ever done.

Matthew McConaughey's third film about a search for gold, after 'Sahara' (2005) and 'Fool's Gold' (2008).

Stephen Gaghan was awarded with an Oscar for Best Adapted Screen ('Traffic').

Christian Bale was offered the lead role when Michael Mann was set to direct.

Michelle Williams was cast in the lead role but dropped out. Bryce Dallas Howard replaced her after filming already had begun.