Treasure Island (1999 film)
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Treasure Island is a 1999 cinematic rendition of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic 1883 novel. The screenplay and direction were handled by Peter Rowe, featuring Kevin Zegers in the role of Jim Hawkins and Jack Palance portraying Long John Silver. Distribution was managed by Columbia TriStar.
Premise
Set during the year 1759, this adaptation departs from the original narrative when Captain Smollett convinces Squire Trelawney and Doctor Livesey to deny 13-year-old Jim his portion of the treasure. Subsequently, Jim forms an alliance with Silver; Smollett, Trelawney, and Livesey meet their demise; and Jim, Silver, along with Ben Gunn, flee carrying the treasure.
Cast
- Jack Palance as Long John Silver
- Kevin Zegers as Jim Hawkins
- Christopher Benjamin as Squire Trelawney
- Malcolm Stoddard as Captain Smollett
- David Robb as Doctor Livesey
- Patrick Bergin as Billy Bones
- Cody Palance as Blind Pew
- Dermot Keaney as Israel Hands
- Al Hunter Ashton as George Merry
- Philip Whitchurch as Black Dog
Production
The filming took place on the Isle of Man, where the tall ship Earl of Pembroke was used to represent the Hispaniola. Columbia TriStar and Fries Film Group were responsible for distributing the film.