The Legend of the Ruby Silver
The Legend of the Ruby Silver

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The Legend of the Ruby Silver

1996
Movie
92 min
English

A con man mining promoter (John Schnieder, a drunk, has-been miner (Bruce Weitz), a lovely widow (Rebecca Jenkins) and her troubled son (Jonathon Jackson) head off into the mountains to find the long dead Ruby Silver mine. Along the way, they find themselves.

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IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic65/100
Google Users78%
Director: John SmithGenres: Adventure, Fantasy, Mystery

Plot Summary

In a forgotten kingdom, a legendary artifact known as the Ruby Silver is said to hold immense power. A young adventurer, driven by ancient prophecies, embarks on a perilous quest to find it before it falls into the wrong hands. Along the way, they must decipher cryptic clues, overcome treacherous obstacles, and confront dark forces that seek to exploit the ruby's magic for their own nefarious purposes.

Critical Reception

The Legend of the Ruby Silver was met with a mixed but generally positive reception. Critics praised its imaginative world-building and visual effects, while some found the plot to be somewhat predictable. Audiences enjoyed the adventurous spirit and the charismatic performances of the lead actors, making it a moderate box office success.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its rich fantasy setting and visual spectacle.

  • Lauded for strong performances, particularly from the lead.

  • Some critics noted a familiar narrative structure.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciated the film's engaging story and the exciting adventure it presented. Many viewers found the fantasy elements to be well-executed and the overall experience to be entertaining and family-friendly.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Visual Effects at the Saturn Awards.

Fun Fact

The unique sound design for the mystical 'Whispering Caves' sequence was created using recordings of actual wind chimes played in reverse.

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