Director: Wisit Sasanatieng
Cast: Petchtai Wongkamlao, Thiti Mahayotaruk, Chingduang Duijkers, Ophaphoom Chitapan, Nachat Juntapun
Gold Rush Gang is a 2025 Thai action-drama film directed by Wisit Sasanatieng, set against the chaotic final days of World War II in Southeast Asia. A band of outlaws, a ruthless sworn enemy, and the retreating Japanese army collide in a high-stakes race to seize a train loaded with gold.
What is Gold Rush Gang about?
In the waning weeks of World War II, a seasoned bandit chieftain assembles his crew for the most audacious heist of their lives: intercepting a gold-laden train cutting through contested territory. Standing between them and the prize is not only the armed might of the Japanese military but also a personal nemesis whose grudge runs as deep as the war itself. The crew must outmaneuver soldiers, outsmart a vengeful rival, and survive the crossfire of a collapsing empire — all while keeping their alliance intact under pressure. The story unfolds as a taut cat-and-mouse chase across wartime landscapes, blending period spectacle with sharp character dynamics and loyalties that shift at every turn.
Cast & crew
The film stars Petchtai Wongkamlao, a beloved Thai comedian and actor known for bringing gruff warmth to action roles, alongside Thiti Mahayotaruk and Chingduang Duijkers in key ensemble parts. Ophaphoom Chitapan, Nachat Juntapun, Punpreedee Khumprom Rodsawat, Myria Benedetti, and Keita Arai round out the gang, lending the ensemble an international texture that mirrors the multi-front chaos of the era.
Context & significance
For Persian-speaking and Iranian diaspora viewers, Gold Rush Gang delivers the universal appeal of a wartime heist — outlaw underdogs versus an occupying army — wrapped in the visually rich tradition of Thai period cinema. Director Wisit Sasanatieng is acclaimed for stylized, vividly crafted films that carry a distinctive Southeast Asian voice. The WWII Pacific theater setting offers a perspective rarely seen in Western productions, making this a genuinely fresh watch. The film is available on K-Time with a Persian dub, so you can follow every scene fully in Persian without missing a word of the dialogue or period atmosphere.
Where & how to watch
Gold Rush Gang is available on K-Time now, with both Persian dub and Persian subtitles. Stream it on the web, on your TV دستگاه, or on your phone — no VPN needed, no geo-blocking, cancel anytime.