Who Finds a Friend Finds a Treasure (1981) movie poster

Who Finds a Friend Finds a Treasure (1981)

Chi trova un amico trova un tesoro
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 92%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 61% (RT: 61%) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ActionAdventureComedy

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Director
Runtime
1h 42m
Country
Italy
Language
Italian
TMDB Rating
6.9/10 (667 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
61%
Cast
Terence Hill as Alan Lloyd
Bud Spencer as Charlie O'Brien
John Fujioka as Kamasuka
Sal Borgese as Anlulu
Mirna Seya as Ejola
Yes. 92% of real audiences liked it based on 667 votes. Critics scored it lower at 61%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
Alan gets a map to some war treasure which the Japanese army left behind on a small Pacific island at the end of World War II. But some gangsters try to steal the map from him and so he hides on Charlie's boat which just leaves the harbor. He manipulates the ship's compass so that Charlie is not aware that he is sailing to the treasure island. But when they step on the island, they discover that it is not as abandoned as they believed: there are some natives - and a Japanese soldier still defending the treasure Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • The iconic poster for Who Finds a Friend Finds a Treasure was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
  • The initial cut of Who Finds a Friend Finds a Treasure was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
  • During production of Who Finds a Friend Finds a Treasure, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
Audience Consensus

Who Finds a Friend Finds a Treasure is a 1981 action, adventure, comedy film directed by Sergio Corbucci. Alan gets a map to some war treasure which the Japanese army left behind on a small Pacific island at the end of World War II. But some gangsters try to steal the map from him and so he hides on Charlie's boat which just leaves the harbor.

He manipulates the ship's compass so that Charlie is not aware that he is sailing to the treasure island. But when they step on the island, they discover that it is not as abandoned as they believed: there are some natives - and a Japanese soldier still defending the treasure. The film has been rated by 667 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a action film, Who Finds a Friend Finds a Treasure delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Who Finds a Friend Finds a Treasure (1981) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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