---
title: "Treasure Island"
year: 1999
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/treasure-island-1999"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 128979
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 95
community_rating: 5.3
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Treasure Island (1999) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/treasure-island-1999

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Treasure Island is a film first released in 1999. Catalogued under Adventure, Family, Action. Produced and broadcast by Fries Film Group, Isle of Man Film Commission, Kingsborough Greenlight Pictures. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Young Jim Hawkins and Long John Silver set sail for adventure in this adaptation."

### Why Watch
- features classic pirate adventure elements
- includes a unique narrative divergence from the novel

### Caveats & Content Note
- narrative diverges from the original novel
- Tone & Suitability: The film is rated PG-13.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: adventure, action, classic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/treasure-island-1999#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Peter Rowe
- **Networks / Studios**: Fries Film Group, Isle of Man Film Commission, Kingsborough Greenlight Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jack Palance** as *Long John Silver*
- **Kevin Zegers** as *Jim Hawkins*
- **Sarah Holland** as *The Strumpet*
- **Pax Lohan** as *Gran*
- **Anthony Booth** as *Chief Revenue Officer*
- **Christopher Benjamin** as *Squire Trelawney*
- **David Robb** as *Doctor Livesey*
- **Patrick Bergin** as *Billy Bones*
- **Peter Rowe** as *Captain Flint (voice)*
- **Malcolm Stoddard** as *Captain Smollet*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was the film released?
The film was released on 01/08/1999 in the US.

### Q: What are the genres of the film?
The genres include adventure, family, and action.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The runtime is 1 hour and 35 minutes.

### Q: Who are the main characters mentioned in the synopsis?
The main characters are young Jim Hawkins and peg-legged Long John Silver.

### Q: How does the story differ from the novel?
Captain Smollett convinces Squire Trelawney and Doctor Livesey to cut Jim out of his share of the treasure, causing Jim to team up with Silver.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Treasure Island — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/128979)
- [Ostrov pokladů – Wikipedie](https://cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ostrov_poklad%C5%AF)
- [Treasure Island (1985) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/20291-treasure-island/prehled/)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*