Long John Silver (1955)

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This Treasure Island sequel, in which Robert Newton reprises his role as the charismatic Long John Silver, bears a strong resemblance to Disney's 2003 Pirates of the Caribbean. Yes, there are buccaneers, but there's also a mysterious medallion and a ruthless pirate (Lloyd Berrell) who'll do anything -- including abducting young Jim Hawkins (Kit Taylor) and the governor's lovely daughter (Thora Smith) -- to get it. Watch for Rod Taylor in a cameo.

Unrated, 1 hr. 49 min.

Classics, Action & Adventure

Directed By: Byron Haskin

In Theaters: Apr 6, 1955 Wide

On DVD: Aug 29, 2006

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The arrangement on the part of Mr. Rackin is something less than inspired, and poor old Long John gains nothing in stature or fictional scope by being revived.

July 8, 2006 Full Review Source: New York Times

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Bosley Crowther

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Ahoy matey! Classic character, so-so sequel.

December 15, 2010 Full Review Source: Common Sense Media

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Charles Cassady

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I think this is called 'Long Silver's return to treasure island' and its based on the book by Robert L. Stevensons 'Long John Silver' which is the sequal to world famous fictional 'Treasure Island' despite what the review says its portrays very little of Disneys Pirates of the Caribbean. I think you would have to go

April 3, 2009