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Treasure Island [1972] [DVD] [1950]

Orson Welles (Actor), Kim Burfield (Actor) | Rated: Suitable for 15 years and over | Format: DVD

4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (40 customer reviews)

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Actors: Orson Welles, Kim Burfield, Walter Slezak, Rik Battaglia, �ngel del Pozo
Format: PAL
Language: English
Region: All Regions
Aspect Ratio: 4:3 - 1.33:1
Number of discs: 1
Classification: 15
Studio: UMBRELLA
DVD Release Date: 1 Mar 2005
Run Time: 91 minutes

Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (40 customer reviews)

ASIN: B000BJEBSW
Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 279,490 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)

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Strap on your pantaloons and prepare to travel with Jim Hawkins and Blind Pew to one of the most famous fictional islands in history, Treasure Island. Walt Disney's 1950 adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's swashbuckling masterpiece has held up extremely well, with action and characterisations that feel freshly minted (although it's unlikely that the Mouse of today would sanction the high level of booze flowing throughout the picture). Great fun, with nary a wasted frame and, in the character of Robert Newton's much-imitated Long John, one of cinema's most boisterously crowd-pleasing villains ever. (Proving that you can't keep a good--er, bad man down, Newton would return with director Byron Haskins for the enjoyable sequel, Long John Silver.) Watching this classic is like having a flashback to some perfect Technicolor childhood. --Andrew Wright

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Australia released, PAL/Region 0 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), SPECIAL FEATURES: Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: This rousing version of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic adventure novel stars Orson Welles, who delivers a memorable performance as Long John Silver. Treasure Island's story of piracy on the high seas begins with the arrival of the mysterious sea captain Billy Bones at the Benbow Inn run by Mrs Hawkins and her son Jim. Captain Bones lives in fear of a one-legged man and before he dies he entrusts Jim with his map of Treasure Island. Jim takes the map to the local doctor who along with the Squire Trelawney immediately make plans to set sail for the island, taking Jim with them. However, among the crew is a mysterious one-legged man, and so the adventure begins!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Under-rated Disney classic - one for the collector. 19 May 2000

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Disney was just beginning to get into the swing of live-action films with Treasure Island in 1950. He was also starting to use a mix of British and American actors.

He had already hired Bobby Driscoll for Song in the South in 1946, and he now gave the 13-year-old the role of Jim Hawkins (Driscoll also supplied the voice of Peter Pan in 1955). Robert Newton is highly memorable as a totally over-the-top Long John Silver.

The film is notable for several things - an over-reliance on studio sets in typical 40s/50s style, and some bizarre characters around, not least the famous Ben Gunn. Watch out for Patrick Troughton (the second Dr Who) as one of the pirates.

It's quite strong for little children, and it is or more interest to the Disney collector, who will be disappointed that it is in normal 4:3 ratio, although the print is sharp and clean. There are some extra minutes of footage at the beginning, as this is the original uncut theatrical version.

The final few minutes of the film are wonderfully orchestrated, with stirring music, and a tug on the heart-strings as Jim Hawkins comes to terms with the fact that his hero Long John is doing the dirty on them yet again!

There is some quality acting going in; the film has a highly theatrical flavour, big on costume on sets, and highly colourful all round.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Treasure Island / Classic Adventure 22 Nov 2003

By Rankin Cattan

Format:VHS Tape

This is the treasure island that everyone remembers,and is the vehicle for the great Robert Newton as Long John Silver.There have been several versions but this is undoubtly the best ,true to the story and the first shot in technicolor,it imparts a real sense of adventure to the viewer ,and more particularly to anyone who has read the story by Robert Louis Stevenson It,s a Classic must and suitable for all ages

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5.0 out of 5 stars Long John Newton 27 July 2006

By blockhed

Format:DVD

There'll never be another. Robert Newton reigns supreme as Long John Silver in this terrific adaptation of Stevenson's great story. The tale is so good, and so well told, that when reading it you can almost hear the dialogue in your mind's ear. But this film version does the original proud. All the characterisations are superbly played by the actors, the settings are great, and the action is well-paced, dramatic and touching. Crazy old Ben Gunn has never been improved upon, either. Eat your hearts out, Pirates of the Caribbean!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Treasure Island DVD

Excellent, just as described. Good exciting action film, suitable for all ages but particularly enjoyed by boys. Can definitely recommend.

Published 2 days ago by Mrs. Olwyn Sharples

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4.0 out of 5 stars Pieces of eight

In my opinion this is the definitive film version of Stevenson's book - the recent Eddie Izzard TV version is nothing but a sad parody and hopefully will soon be forgotten. Read more

Published 2 months ago by Mr. Stephen P. Temple

3.0 out of 5 stars Rose tinted glasses

I bought this as I have fond memories of He story and Robert Newtons portrayal of it. It's how I remember it but so far I haven't been able to sit through all of it. Maybe someday

Published 4 months ago by Thommo

5.0 out of 5 stars Treasure Island

Arrived on time and in good condition. Not actually viewed the dvd yet as for Christmas present and will only see it over that time.

Published 5 months ago by chatterbox

5.0 out of 5 stars Rolling back the Years

A first class film which takes you back to your boyhood days far better than any film made since then.

Published 5 months ago by Mr. D. J. B. Morrison

4.0 out of 5 stars I like it, but...!

I first saw this film as a boy in 1951. I liked it then and I still do. The only reservations I have concern Bobby Driscoll's American accent. Read more

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