Treasure Island

"Treasure Island," based on the classic novel by Robert Louis Stevenson, revolves around young Jim Hawkins as he embarks on a dangerous journey to find buried treasure.

One day, a mysterious old sailor named Billy Bones (Finlay Currie) arrives to Jim's village, carrying a map that leads to the legendary pirate treasure buried on a distant island. However, Jim soon discovers that Bones is being pursued by a gang of ruthless pirates, led by the menacing Long John Silver (Robert Newton).

After Bones's death, Jim and his friends Dr. Livesey (Denis O'Dea) and Squire Trelawney (Walter Fitzgerald) decide to embark on a perilous adventure to find the treasure themselves. They gather a crew and set sail on the Hispaniola, not realizing that Long John Silver and his fellow pirates have infiltrated their ranks.

Directed by Byron Haskin, "Treasure Island" features visually captivating cinematography that transports viewers into the world of pirates and hidden riches. The film effectively captures the tropical landscapes of Treasure Island, the atmospheric scenes aboard the Hispaniola, and the intense confrontations between Jim Hawkins and the pirates, all of which ehnance the sense of adventure and add more depth to the film's storytelling.

Release: 1950

Stars: Bobby Driscoll, Robert Newton, Basil Sydney

Rotten Tomatoes Score: 100%