Silas McGee / Ian McGee (played by Charlton Heston) is a protagonist in Mother Lode.
Silas is a hermit prospector guarding his silver mine, while Ian is his brother. Both are involved in suspicious activities that turn the search into a whodunit mystery filled with mistaken identities, greed, and murder. Jean Dupre (played by Nick Mancuso) appears in Mother Lode.
A recently fired pilot and colleague who volunteers to search for George Spalding. He crashes a plane in the wilderness, investigates suspicious prospector activities, and ultimately uncovers the truth behind Spalding's disappearance. Elijha (played by John Marley) appears in Mother Lode.
A native fisherman encountered by the searchers who earnestly warns them to stay away from the headwaters, hinting at hidden dangers in the region. Elijha's Wife (played by Marie George) appears in Mother Lode.
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Characters
Silas McGee / Ian McGee
(played by Charlton Heston) — protagonist
Silas is a hermit prospector guarding his silver mine, while Ian is his brother. Both are involved in suspicious activities that turn the search into a whodunit mystery filled with mistaken identities...
Jean Dupre
(played by Nick Mancuso) — supporting
A recently fired pilot and colleague who volunteers to search for George Spalding. He crashes a plane in the wilderness, investigates suspicious prospector activities, and ultimately uncovers the trut...
Elijha
(played by John Marley) — supporting
A native fisherman encountered by the searchers who earnestly warns them to stay away from the headwaters, hinting at hidden dangers in the region.
Elijha's Wife
(played by Marie George) — supporting
Key Relationships
Elijha's Wife → Elijha
(wife)
Silas McGee / Ian McGee → Silas McGee / Ian McGee
(Family Brother)
Jean Dupre → Silas McGee / Ian McGee
(Alliance Teammate)
Story Analysis
A pilot searches for a missing colleague in the wilderness, uncovering greed, murder, and hidden identities tied to a silver mine.
Plot Progression
Departure and Disappearance
Wilderness Descent
Mystery and Betrayal
Truth and Reckoning
Directed by Charlton Heston
Mother Lode (1982) · 5.7/10 · action, adventure, thriller
