Cursed Gold: A Shipwreck Scandal

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Cursed Gold: A Shipwreck Scandal

Synopsis

In 1989, maverick scientist Tommy Thompson stuns the world by recovering three tons of gold from a shipwreck deep in the Atlantic Ocean. But the gold transforms Tommy’s life in a way no one expects. What follows is a 30-year story of adventure, deception, and personal turmoil, taking him from venerated celebrity to suspected conman and finally, a defiant prisoner who refuses to give up his gold.

Episodes

Season 1
  • Impossible Riches

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    A maverick scientist assembles a renegade team of experts to attempt the seemingly impossible salvaging a gold-laden shipwreck from the deep ocean.

  • Follow the Money

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  • Follow the Money

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    Tommys discovery makes him an American hero. But his fortunes change as lawyers lay claim to the newfound gold, leaving his investors empty-handed.

  • The Manhunt

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    Tommy Thompson is on the run, his health deteriorating. US Marshals are determined to track him down and locate the missing gold.