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Based on Robert Louis Stevenson's classic novel, this adventure film follows the treasure hunt of young Jim Hawkins and pirate captain Long John Silver. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, and more.
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- Adventure, Family
- Byron Haskin
- 1950-07-19
There have been a number of big- and small-screen adaptations of Treasure Island over the years, from faithful retellings to looser interpretations.
Treasure Island is a 1950 adventure film produced by RKO-Walt Disney British Productions, adapted from Robert Louis Stevenson's 1883 novel of the same name. Directed by Byron Haskin, it stars Bobby Driscoll as Jim Hawkins and Robert Newton as Long John Silver.
May 6, 2023 · Watch the rare 1950 adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic novel, starring Bobby Driscoll and Robert Newton. Follow Jim Hawkins and his adventures with pirates, treasure and mutiny on the Hispaniola.
- 96 min
- 1655
- Nate Hausmann
In 1765, young English boy Jim Hawkins gets involved with buccaneers during his quest to find pirate Captain Flint's treasure buried on a secret island.
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Treasure Island (1950) is probably the movie that most inspires people to do the stereotypical "aaaargh!" pirate imitation. The character of Long John Silver has been around since the 1883 publication of Robert Louis Stevenson's adventure novel on which the film is based.
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Authentic locales, rich color photography and musket-roaring action set the stage for the stouthearted heroics of young Jim Hawkins (Bobby Driscoll)—and the skullduggery of that wily, one-legged pirate of all pirates, Long John Silver. Contains tobacco depictions. Duration: 1h 36m. Release Date: 1950. Genre: Action-Adventure. Rating:
