Treasure Island [dvd] / produced by Mass films, Ltd., a Towers of London production ; Jef Films presents ; directed by John Hough ; producer, Harry Alan Towers.
Publication details: 1972. Description: 1 dvd disc. 94minsSubject(s): Treasure Island (Imaginary place) -- Drama | Treasure troves -- Drama | Pirates -- DramaGenre/Form: Features.Cast: Orson Welles, Walter Slezak, Lionel Stander, Kim Burfield.Summary: The story begins with the arrival of the mysterious sea captain Billy Bones, at the Benbow Inn, run by a Mrs. Hawkins and her son Jim. Billy meets an untimely and suspicious death, and shortly afterwards Jim receives the "black spot" and a faded treasure map. After consulting with his two trusted friends, Dr. Livesey and Squire Trelawney, the three decide to set sail for Treasure Island. Unknowingly, they hire a crew of the very "dastards" who are responsible for Bily Bones death. The inimitable and justly famous Orson Welles gives a masterful performance in the role of the evil and conniving Captain Long John Silver, the feisty old sea dog who eliminates everything and everyone in his way.| Item type | Current library | Class number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item reservations |
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Fischer Hall Library DVD | DVD: TREA (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | V000059 |
2003 DVD release of the 1972 motion picture
Orson Welles, Walter Slezak, Lionel Stander, Kim Burfield.
The story begins with the arrival of the mysterious sea captain Billy Bones, at the Benbow Inn, run by a Mrs. Hawkins and her son Jim. Billy meets an untimely and suspicious death, and shortly afterwards Jim receives the "black spot" and a faded treasure map. After consulting with his two trusted friends, Dr. Livesey and Squire Trelawney, the three decide to set sail for Treasure Island. Unknowingly, they hire a crew of the very "dastards" who are responsible for Bily Bones death. The inimitable and justly famous Orson Welles gives a masterful performance in the role of the evil and conniving Captain Long John Silver, the feisty old sea dog who eliminates everything and everyone in his way.
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