However, it does draw inspiration from historical events and figures, particularly the California Gold Rush. The film's setting, characters, and themes are rooted in that period of American history.
Here's why "Gold" isn't strictly historical fiction:
* Fictional Characters: The main characters, Kenny Wells (played by Matthew McConaughey) and Michael Acosta (played by Edgar Ramirez), are entirely fictional.
* Fictional Plot: The film's plot, involving a risky gold-mining venture and the ensuing greed, corruption, and moral dilemmas, is not based on any documented historical event.
* Creative License: While the setting and some elements draw from the Gold Rush era, the film takes creative liberties and uses those elements to tell a fictional story.
Therefore, while "Gold" is set in a historical context and uses historical elements, it ultimately tells a fictional story with original characters and a plot.