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Treasure Island 1972

Status
Released
Runtime
94 minutes
Director
John Hough, Andrea Bianchi, Antonio Margheriti
Network
Towers of London Productions
★ TMDB users: 5.9/10 G AdventureFamily Released
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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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Rating
★ TMDB users: 5.9/10
Episode runtime
~94 minutes
Status
Released
Network
Towers of London Productions

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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.

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Should you watch it?

“Young Jim Hawkins joins pirate Long John Silver on a quest for hidden treasure.”

Reasons to watch
  • Faithful short adaptation of Stevenson’s novel
  • Features iconic actor Orson Welles as Long John Silver
  • Family‑friendly swashbuckling adventure
Keep in mind
  • 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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