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Treasure Island [DVD] [1950]

DVD ~ Bobby Driscoll
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  • Actors: Bobby Driscoll, Robert Newton, Basil Sydney, Walter Fitzgerald, Denis O'Dea
  • Directors: Byron Haskin
  • Writers: Lawrence Edward Watkin, Robert Louis Stevenson
  • Producers: Herbert Smith, Perce Pearce, Walt Disney
  • Format: PAL
  • Subtitles: English, Greek, Dutch
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: U
  • Studio: Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainm
  • DVD Release Date: 12 Feb 2001
  • Run Time: 96 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00004CZAC
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 4,394 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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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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31 of 32 people found the following review helpful:
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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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Treasure Island / Classic Adventure, 22 Nov 2003
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This review is from: Treasure Island (1950) With Robert Newton [VHS] (DVD)
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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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Long John Newton, 27 Jul 2006
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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4.0 out of 5 stars Treasure Island - Walt Disney
A splendid adaption of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic tale of pirates and skullduggery. Some of the acting leaves a little bit to be desired but undoubtedly the star of the... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Dr. David John Lucas

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a real treat for you me hearties"
A really enjoyable film. A genuine swashbuckler.
You must watch it for the opportunity to see the daddy of all pirates - Robert Newton. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Clive Howell

5.0 out of 5 stars Piracy
I was given this book when about 5. I read it. And, it has always remained a wonderful tale . To be re-read when modern authors pall. Then, again, I found the film. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Gina Sergent

5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting and captivating
When Captain Billy Bones (played by Finlay Currie) give young Jim Hawkins (Bobby Driscoll) a pirate's treasure map, he sets him off on the trail of adventure. Read more
Published on 22 Nov 2005 by Kurt A. Johnson

1.0 out of 5 stars Incomplete, inconsistent and misleading version!
The only thing in this movie that relates to the book or the other movie versions is the Title.
Half of the characters are missing. Much of the dialog is missing. Read more
Published on 30 Sep 2003 by bernie

5.0 out of 5 stars All Aboard With Long John Silver
Jim Hawkins is a tavern owner's son who acquires a map showing the location of buried treasure. He shows it to an adventurous squire who recognizes its value and outfits the good... Read more
Published on 29 Aug 2003 by Peter Kenney

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