Product Details

• Actors: Charlton Heston, Christopher Lee, Oliver Reed, Julian Glover, Richard E. Johnson
• Directors: Fraser C. Heston
• Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English
• Subtitles: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Turner Home Ent
• DVD Release Date: September 27, 2011
• Run Time: 131 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (60 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B0057FGCR8
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,008 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Synopsis:
Item Type: DVD Movie
Item Rating: NR
Street Date: 09/27/11
Wide Screen: no
Director Cut: no
Special Edition: no
LanguageENGLISH
Foreign Film: no
Subtitlesno
Dubbed: no
Full Frame: yes
Re-Release: no
Packaging: Sleeve Please note: This supplier will be closed on 11/24, 11/25, 12/26, 1/2 for the holidays. The shipping cut off is 12/10 to try and have the products delivered by Christmas.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

49 of 53 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolute best version!, July 7, 2011

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Jem (MD, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Treasure Island (DVD)

I remember watching this made for TV movie when it first aired in 1990, and I fell in love with it. I wore down the VHS that was released and am so glad this is finally coming to DVD (thank you Amazon for the alerts!). I think this is hands down the best adaptation of the classic book I have ever seen. And, this looks and feels like a major motion picture, rather than a TV movie. The cast is phenomenal, and the production values are high. Charlton Heston completely disappears into the role of Long John Silver, and makes viewers sympathize and even root for the scurrilous pirate. I have found that the kid cast as Jim Hawkins is usually the week link in film versions of Treasure Island. However, Christian Bale shows his potential and then some here. He easily stands toe-to-toe with the veteran actors surrounding him, and embodies the central role of the film. Even small parts, like Blind Pew, stand out with the incomparable Christopher Lee in the role.

Though not as violent as some films, this would easily earn a PG, or even PG-13 rating. So parents should keep that in mind. It's a little bloody, befitting pirates that can and do commit murder (one character is shown with his throat slit). There are a few "battle" scenes and characters get shot and die. Overall, this is a rousing adventure story, with top notch acting, great locations and a strong score. Highly recommended, and I suggest families read the book and then watch the film together - great way to connect!

As to the DVD, this is a fairly bare bones edition. It does have a director's commentary, but there are no other extras. I would have liked some featurettes on the actors, the book, or the time period, but I still won't hesitate to recommend this. The picture quality is crisp for a 20+ year old tv movie. One odd thing though - the DVD does not have a scene selection menu, only "play movie." Again, not a biggie since I can fast forward or rewind, but still unusual. Overall, the film is fantastic and easily worth the retail price (which Amazon has discounted).

UPDATE: A commenter asked about subtitles & I realized others might appreciate that info as well. The DVD has Enlish Subtitles for the Hearing Impaired, as well as Spanish and French substitles.

26 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars AT LAST!!!, July 7, 2011

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M. MacGowan (California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Treasure Island (DVD)

I was absolutely THRILLED to see the notice in my inbox this morning that this movie has FINALLY been released on DVD! Why Turner waited so long to make this available is a real mystery, although I have my suspicions, some of which I stated in my review back in 2006 of the VHS version.

This is by far THE BEST rendition of Treasure Island ever done and probably that ever will be done. The book, of course, is fantastic. But this movie, with Mr. Heston's unsurpassed portrayal of Long John Silver, is pure gold!

My wife and I saw this when it first aired on TV, and we instantly fell in love with it.

The soundtrack, featuring the wonderful Irish folk music band "The Chieftains" stirs the soul. For anyone with a love of the sea, the segment where the Hispaniola sets sail will bring a tear to your eye. The acting, from first to last, is top notch. Oliver Reed gives a fantastic performance as Billy Bones. The costuming, the sets, and the almost complete adherence to Robert Louis Stevenson's timeless classic all combine to make this movie a truly epic voyage!

I have pre-ordered this gem, and will now just have to wait...a little bit longer.

21 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It is about time!!!, July 7, 2011

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Eric G. Hall - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Treasure Island (DVD)

All I can say if you have not seen this movie you will wonder why it has not been out on DVD yet. This is just such a great movie!!!

"It's the Black Spot"

If you like pirates aka real pirates this is a great movie for you. Sorry Capt. Jack, Long John Silver puts you to shame.

I have the old recording from that TV airing with all the Long John Silvers commercials. I have gone as far as putting it on DVD but my VCR tape was recored in EP or is that LP either way the video quality was poor. Will be so gla to add this to my DVD collection too bad it is not in Blue-Ray but for $10 and some change it is a great buy. I still play the sound track from the Chieftains in the car. But the salt in the air and we live in Arizona.