1- On 29th May 1933 an oil concession agreement is signed between Saudi Arabia and Standard Oil Company of California (Socal). 2- May 1939 the first export of crude oil out of Saudi Arabia.

Poor casting, a disappointing screenplay, dreadful sound quality and bad structure all helped to make watching this film an ordeal. The acting was unremarkable, Christopher Plummer's make-up made him look like a monster, Mark Wahlberg under-acted and the rest of the cast's performances were pretty forgettable. The Getty kidnapping was a loathsome event and provides brilliant potential for a gripping thriller. But that film has yet to be made.

Mark Wahlberg is a joke of an actor and brings down everything he touches. It is pretty much an open secret that he can not handle being a lead in a picture. Because of the last minute reshoots and the Wahlberg factor, this film didn't have a chance. Shame too because this was a good source material.

This film tells the story of the grandson of a billionaire, who is kidnapped in Italy. However, his grandfather refuses to pay ransom.It is amazing to see how Christopher Plummer getting the role, reshoot and have the film released in less than two months. The performances in the film are great, and the story is very gripping. It makes me dislike Getty right from the start, and the dislike Gret intensified with each scene. The poor mother has all my sympathies, especially the scene in the museum shop. I find the film riveting.