Treasure Island
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Synopsis
This film has nothing to do with Robert Louis Stevenson's classic story, but rather a naval base of the same name located in San Francisco Bay. Set amid WWII, TREASURE ISLAND follows two American code specialists that are hard at work trying to decipher Japanese messages and sending confusing messages back to deceive the enemy. The film explores sexual themes that were prevalent during the period, but not shown in the movies of that era. Frank, a bigamist, is married to two women and is pursuing a third wife. Samuel and his wife Penny are in a ménage à trois, which he participates in to cover up his homosexuality. As the pressures of the men’s lives begin to eat away at them, the dead body starts to torment Frank and Samuel's subconscious, interacting with the private stories of their lives.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 24, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Scott King
- Screenplay & Story
- Scott King
- Original Score
- Chris Anderson
- Original Title
- Treasure Island
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- King Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Scott King
Scott King
Chris Anderson
Scott King, Phillip Glau, Jonathan Sanford
Dody Dorn
Adrienne Gruben, Michael Rosenberg
Department Leadership Roster
Scott King
Director of Photography
Scott King
Writer
Scott King
Director
Phillip Glau
Director of Photography
Jonathan Sanford
Director of Photography
Nathan Marsak
Production Design
Adrienne Gruben
Producer
Julia Caston
Costume Design
Dody Dorn
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Treasure Island
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Treasure Island about?
This film has nothing to do with Robert Louis Stevenson's classic story, but rather a naval base of the same name located in San Francisco Bay. Set amid WWII, TREASURE ISLAND follows two American code specialists that are hard at work trying to decipher Japanese messages and sending confusing messages back to deceive the enemy. The film explores sexual themes that were prevalent during the period, but not shown in the movies of that era. Frank, a bigamist, is married to two women and is pursuing a third wife. Samuel and his wife Penny are in a ménage à trois, which he participates in to cover up his homosexuality. As the pressures of the men’s lives begin to eat away at them, the dead body starts to torment Frank and Samuel's subconscious, interacting with the private stories of their lives.
Who directed Treasure Island?
Treasure Island was directed by Scott King.
Who stars in Treasure Island?
The principal cast of Treasure Island includes Nick Offerman, Lance Baker, Jonah Blechman, Pat Healy, Suzy Nakamura.
When was Treasure Island released and how long is it?
Treasure Island was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Treasure Island?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Treasure Island was composed by Chris Anderson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Treasure Island?
Treasure Island holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).