The Treasure Seekers (1996)
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41% of users liked it
(204 ratings)
Adapted from the historical novel by Edith Nesbit, this family-oriented comedy-drama concerns Richard Barnstable (Nicholas Farrell), an eccentric widower and father of five who is trying to perfect a new form of refrigeration. Barnstable's tinkering doesn't bring in much money and his… More Adapted from the historical novel by Edith Nesbit, this family-oriented comedy-drama concerns Richard Barnstable (Nicholas Farrell), an eccentric widower and father of five who is trying to perfect a new form of refrigeration. Barnstable's tinkering doesn't bring in much money and his children suddenly find themselves spearheading a campaign to save the family's home from creditors. Barnstable's brood receive some unexpected help from a noted explorer (James Wilby) and a sympathetic female doctor (Gina McKee). ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- Directed By
- Juliet May
- Genres
- Drama, Kids & Family
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Dec 31, 1996 Wide
Critic Reviews
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James Plath, Movie Metropolis
From an adult's point of view, it's simply sad what these wretched kids do.
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Cast
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Nicholas Farrell
as Richard Bastable
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James Wilby
as Henry Carlisle
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Gina McKee
as Dr. Mary Leslie
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Ian Richardson
as Haig
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Donald Sinden
as Old Wincott
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Keira Knightley
as The Princess
- Peter Capaldi
- Nigel Davenport
- Anne Firbank
- Ben Simpson
- Camilla Power
- Felicity Jones
- Gavin MacFadyen
- John Sessions
- Kristopher Milnes
- Patsy Byrne
- Peter Jeffrey
- Tom Georgeson
