Young teen Mikey Walsh and his friends set off on a quest to find Pirate One-Eyed Willie's treasure in hopes of saving their homes from demolition. However, on their quest to find the treasure, they run into a family of recently escaped criminals, determined to capture the kids and reach the treasure first.
Practical Effects
The pirate ship set was so massive crews didn't want to tear it down.
Writing
Chris Columbus' script balances genuine peril with kid logic perfectly.
Production
Astoria, Oregon locations made this coastal town a pilgrimage site.
Director
Richard Donner
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