The New York Times
Takes liberties with Stevenson's tale that some will find unforgivable. But viewers open to experimentation will enjoy simply seeing if they agree with the choices the filmmakers made in their what-if game.
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Treasure Island
Two-part, three hour mini-series adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's buccaneer adventure with Elijah Wood, Donald Sutherland and comedian Eddie Izzard as Long John Silver.
Young buck Jim Hawkins leads a crew to a legendary island known for its buried treasure. However, the words of a mysterious cook onboard the ship have Jim questioning the loyalty of the crew he leads.
Less2012180 minsIreland, UK
AdaptationAdventure
- Director:
- Steve Barron ('Coneheads', 'Merlin')
- Writer:
- Stewart Harcourt
- Cast:
- Eddie IzzardToby RegboRupert Penry-JonesDaniel MaysPhilip GlenisterDonald SutherlandElijah WoodShirley Henderson