What is Treasure Island?
Treasure Island is a film first released in 1972. Catalogued under Adventure, Family.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1972
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 94 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 1, 1972
- Studios
- Towers of London Productions
- Genres
- Adventure, Family
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Overview
Treasure Island is a film first released in 1972. Catalogued under Adventure, Family. Produced and broadcast by Towers of London Productions. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“Young Jim Hawkins joins pirate Long John Silver on a quest for hidden treasure.”
- Faithful short adaptation of Stevenson’s novel
- Features iconic actor Orson Welles as Long John Silver
- Family‑friendly swashbuckling adventure
- Dubbed voice work for Welles may be distracting
- Brief runtime limits character development
Watch it if you enjoy concise pirate adventures based on classic literature.
The film offers mild swash‑buckling action suitable for general audiences.
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What genre is Treasure Island (1972)?
It is listed as an adventure and family film.
How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately one hour and thirty‑four minutes.
Who portrays Long John Silver?
Orson Welles appears as Long John Silver, though his dialogue is dubbed by Robert Rietti.
Is the story a direct retelling of the novel?
It is a short adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic tale.
When was the film released?
It was released in the United States on October 1, 1972.
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