Daniel Plainview, a ruthless silver miner who later became an oil prospector, relocates to oil-rich California. Plainview deceive local landowners into selling him their prized estates for a pittance by using his adoptive kid to present a trustworthy, family-man image. Plainview's motives and intentions are questioned by local pastor Eli Sunday, who ignites a simmering dispute that threatens both of their lives.
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Daniel Plainview, a ruthless silver miner who later became an oil prospector, relocates to oil-rich California. Plainview deceive local landowners into selling him their prized estates for a pittance by using his adoptive kid to present a trustworthy, family-man image. Plainview's motives and intentions are questioned by local pastor Eli Sunday, who ignites a simmering dispute that threatens both of their lives.
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