Treasure Island

Treasure Island

Year: 1990

Runtime: 131 mins

Language: English

Director: Fraser Clarke Heston

TV MovieAdventureFamilyEpic heroesDisastrous voyages and heroic survival

Jim Hawkins runs the Benbow Inn when pirate Captain Billy Bones collapses there, chased by buccaneers led by Blind Pew. Jim and his mother fend off the attackers, find Billy’s map and join Dr. Livesey with the Hispaniola crew to hunt the island treasure. Long John Silver sparks a mutiny, but Jim helps loyal officers resist and protect the prize.

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Timeline & Setting – Treasure Island (1990)

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Admiral Benbow Inn, Hispaniola, Treasure Island

The action begins at the Admiral Benbow Inn on the English coast. Jim and his mother run the inn while the crew sails aboard the Hispaniola. Their voyage leads to Treasure Island, where mutiny, alliances, and peril unfold on a remote shore.

🏝️ Coastal 🚢 Voyage 🗺️ Island

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Main Characters – Treasure Island (1990)

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Jim Hawkins (Christian Bale)

An adventurous, quick-witted innkeeper's son who becomes central to the treasure hunt. He overhears mutiny, navigates danger, and steals a coracle to cut loose the mutineers' plans. Throughout the story he shows courage, curiosity, and a sense of responsibility toward his companions.

🧭 Protagonist 🗺️ Curious ⚔️ Brave 🕵️ Cautious

Long John Silver (Charlton Heston)

A charismatic, one-legged pirate who runs the mutinous faction with charm and cunning. He negotiates with authorities, schemes to seize the treasure, and persuades others to follow his lead, all while playing a risky double game.

🗡️ Cunning 🧭 Charismatic 🛡️ Calculating

Dr. Livesey (Julian Glover)

Calm, rational physician who serves as the moral anchor of the group. He treats wounds, analyzes danger, and keeps the expedition focused on survival and the map's significance. He informs decisions and acts as a mediator between loyalty and suspicion.

🩺 Doctor 🧭 Rational 🛡️ Steady

Captain Smollet (Clive Wood)

Captain of the Hispaniola who grows wary of mutiny and organizes a cautious defense. He anticipates treachery and plans contingencies to secure the crew and cargo. He embodies disciplined leadership under pressure.

⚓ Leadership 🛡️ Pragmatic

Ben Gunn (Nicholas Amer)

A marooned former pirate with cryptic knowledge of Flint's treasure. He guides Jim toward the island's secrets, moving the treasure and revealing truths about past loyalties.

🗿 Survivor 🧭 Mysterious

Israel Hands (Michael Halsey)

A mutinous crew member whose aggression and loyalty shift amid the battles. He fights, wounds, and ultimately proves dangerous to both sides.

⚔️ Mutiny 🗡️ Treacherous

Squire Trelawney (Richard Johnson)

A wealthy, well-meaning sponsor whose optimism fuels the voyage. He relies on Smollett and Livesey for safety and direction as plans unfold.

💼 Patron 🧭 Optimistic

George Merry (Pete Postlethwaite)

A rival mutineer who seeks power and controls the mutiny after Silver's leadership. He pushes for violence against Jim and aims to seize the treasure.

⚔️ Mutineer 🗺️ Ambitious

Redruth (James Cosmo)

A loyal servant who stands by his companions at risk. He is killed during the pursuit, highlighting the cost of the mutiny.

🛡️ Loyal ⚔️ Protector

Mrs. Hawkins (Isla Blair)

Jim's widowed mother who runs the inn and becomes entangled in the danger with the arrival of pirates. She represents the civilian stake in the pirate plot.

👩‍🦰 Innkeeper 🏠 Family

Dick (Steven Mackintosh)

One of the mutineers who participates in the mutiny and faces the consequences of the escalating conflict.

⚔️ Mutineer 🗡️ Participant

Young Tom (Brett Fancy)

A junior member of the crew whose presence adds to the mutiny's social dynamics during the voyage.

🧒 Apprentice 🧭 Crew

Mr. Arrow (Richard Beale)

One of the mutineers who embodies scheming and treachery as the crew contends with power struggles.

🗡️ Mutineer 🛡️ Schemer

Scarface (Bill Sloan)

A ruthless pirate who participates in the mutiny and the pursuit of the treasure.

⚔️ Pirate 🗡️ Ruthless

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Major Themes – Treasure Island (1990)

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🗺️ Greed and Mutiny

The journey is driven by a map to Captain Flint's treasure, sparking mutiny and shifting loyalties aboard the Hispaniola. Greed drives rival factions to betray one another, culminating in a brutal struggle for control. The pursuit of wealth threatens friendship and trust, revealing how quickly honor can be eclipsed by avarice.

🛡️ Leadership and Betrayal

Smollett, Livesey, and Trelawney embody different leadership styles—caution, moral authority, and optimism—while Silver embodies manipulation and charisma. The crew's trust is tested as mutiny and strategic deception unfold. The balance between loyalty and self-preservation becomes the central tension.

🏝️ Survival and Courage

Jim Hawkins's resourcefulness drives the action from inn to island and into the mutinous fort. He risks danger, gathers intelligence, and makes difficult choices to protect his companions. The island becomes a proving ground for courage, resilience, and quick thinking.

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 12:50

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