The Treasure
“A Relentless Race For A Mysterious Fortune”
Synopsis
Adventure is afoot in the small coastal town of Emerald Cove. Dave Shipper (John Weisbarth) is all set to enjoy a quiet summer, but the arrival of his cousin Jon (Frank Jimison) throws a wrench in his plans. Rather by chance, they happen upon an old map that sets them on a quest, along with Dave's friend Freddy (Freddy Rible), to seek out a legendary treasure said to be buried deep inside the ocean cliffs. With the help of an old local fisherman ("Smokey" Tom Hodgins), the boys compile clues that unravel a 30-year-old murder mystery and lead them closer to their prize. They quickly draw the attention of a bumbling crew of malicious treasure-hunters and a mysterious pickaxe-wielding "digger", all intent on capturing the gold for themselves.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Cording
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Cording, David Cohen, James King
- Original Title
- The Treasure
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Questar Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Cording
Robert Cording, David Cohen, James King
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Cording
Director
Robert Cording
Writer
David Cohen
Writer
James King
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Treasure
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What is The Treasure about?
Adventure is afoot in the small coastal town of Emerald Cove. Dave Shipper (John Weisbarth) is all set to enjoy a quiet summer, but the arrival of his cousin Jon (Frank Jimison) throws a wrench in his plans. Rather by chance, they happen upon an old map that sets them on a quest, along with Dave's friend Freddy (Freddy Rible), to seek out a legendary treasure said to be buried deep inside the ocean cliffs. With the help of an old local fisherman ("Smokey" Tom Hodgins), the boys compile clues that unravel a 30-year-old murder mystery and lead them closer to their prize. They quickly draw the attention of a bumbling crew of malicious treasure-hunters and a mysterious pickaxe-wielding "digger", all intent on capturing the gold for themselves.
Who directed The Treasure?
The Treasure was directed by Robert Cording.
Who stars in The Treasure?
The principal cast of The Treasure includes John Weisbarth, Freddy Rible, Frank Jimison, Tom Hodgins.
When was The Treasure released and how long is it?
The Treasure was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.