Treasure Island
Treasure Island

Treasure Island

1950Movie96 minEnglish

Enchanted by the idea of locating treasure buried by Captain Flint, Squire Trelawney, Dr. Livesey and Jim Hawkins charter a sailing voyage to a Caribbean island. Unfortunately, a large number of Flint's old pirate crew are aboard the ship, including Long John Silver.

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IMDb7.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes83%
Google Users85%
Director: Byron HaskinGenres: Adventure, Family, Action

Plot Summary

Young Jim Hawkins discovers a treasure map tucked inside a sea chest belonging to the late Captain Flint. He embarks on a perilous voyage with the roguish Long John Silver and his pirate crew to find the buried treasure on a remote island. Along the way, Jim must contend with mutiny, treacherous seas, and the cunning of Silver, all while trying to secure the legendary riches.

Critical Reception

Disney's first live-action feature film was a critical and commercial success, praised for its swashbuckling action, faithful adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic novel, and memorable performances, particularly Robert Newton as Long John Silver. It remains a beloved adventure film for families.

What Reviewers Say

  • A thrilling and faithful adaptation of the classic novel.
  • Robert Newton delivers an iconic performance as Long John Silver.
  • Visually impressive for its time, with exciting action sequences.

Google audience: Audiences generally loved the film's adventurous spirit, the performance of Robert Newton, and its timeless story, making it a family-friendly classic. Some found the pacing a bit dated by modern standards, but the overall sentiment is highly positive.

Fun Fact

Robert Newton's portrayal of Long John Silver was so iconic and influential that it is largely credited with popularizing the stereotypical pirate accent and mannerisms still associated with pirates today.

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This is a cracking interpretation of Robert Louis Stevenson's tale of a hunt for a legendary treasure on a remote desert island. Robert Newton is superb as the double-dealing, one-legged "Long John Silver" who would betray his own mother if...