In the movies, cage portrays benjamin franklin gates, an intrepid treasure hunter whose family seems to have a heck. A trove of talent stars in this adventure, including nicolas cage, harvey keitel, diane kruger and jon voight. Its been 15 years since nicolas cage uttered that suicide mission of a statement in disneys national treasure, kicking off a conspiracy theoryladen quest for a lost american treasure. She and ben argue, but when she learns of bens mission to find the lost city of gold, she decides to rejoin him and riley in the treasure. The action hero unfortunately lost his las vegas mansion and a slew of other properties to foreclosure. Book of secrets 2007 disneys two film franchise is a shameless yet inspired ripoff of raiders of the lost ark, with nicolas cage. Sep 03, 2019 nicolas cage s career has been a rollercoaster of hits and misses, although many prefer to focus on the latter of the two. Although it was roundly criticized as a poor mans ripoff of raiders of the lost ark and the da vinci code, its entertaining on its own ludicrous terms, and nicolas cage proves once again that one actors infectious enthusiasm can compensate for a. It is the first film in the national treasure film series and stars nicolas cage, harvey keitel, jon voight, diane kruger, sean bean, justin bartha and. Goofy stopped by ducktales and canonized the cutest couple in disney. Released in 2004, the first national treasure starred nicolas cage as an intrepid historian and cryptologist searching for a lost treasure, learning that the declaration of independence holds an important clue.
Dan dillman the grandson of ray dillman a treasure hunterresearcher who first initiated his familys quest for montezumas treasure and the lost city of gold, has produced an 80minute documentary, secrets of the stone tablets in search of montezumas treasure with historically accurate information, 3d re. Ben and the crew discover all the worlds treasures hidden for 230 years and literally lights a path to the entire treasure room. There is also a list of films he has produced and his appearances in television. Three actors with plenty of name recognition nicolas cage.
Benjamin franklin gates is a third generation treasure hunter. The popular and experienced actor, nicolas cage brilliantly plays the lead. Some people might think nicolas cage s acting is hogwash but this movie is a national treasure. Its definitely one of nick cages better movies, but that isnt saying a lot. This is the movie where cage plays a historian named benjamin franklin gates and. Stay in the know with the latest movie news and cast interviews at movies. Mar 12, 2020 get ready for more globetrotting, treasure hunting adventure. National treasure is a 2004 american adventure heist film from the walt disney studios under walt disney pictures.
Why national treasure never became the next indiana jones. Heres the netflix movie you should watch, based on your. Theres someone in national treasure that philly really. Book of secrets, was released in 2007 and improved on the first films box office return. Im not a great fan of nicholas cage, but added this movie to my small collection. We got this covered is citing its wily anonymous sources in reporting that disney wants nicolas cage, star of the national treasure series and about a billion other movies, to return to star in a. Foi escrito por jim kouf e cormac e marianne wibberley, produzido por jerry bruckheimer e dirigido por jon turteltaub. Nov 21, 2019 is this nicolas cage movie plot real or fake. Nicolas cage, diane kruger, justin bartha, sean bean. So naturally he breaks into the national archives and steals the historical document. He made his acting debut in the 1983 film rumble fish, but it was valley girl 1983 that successfully launched his career as an actor. Finding real treasure in book of secrets and more of the latest on movies and films from a christian perspective. Cage plays benjamin franklin gates, a historian and amateur cryptologist searching for a lost treasure of precious metals, jewelry, artwork and other artifacts that was accumulated into a huge stockpile and eventually hidden by american freemasons during the american revolutionary war. A star wars story indiana jones and the raiders of the lost ark ghost rider.
Book of secrets ben gates 2007 the ant bully zoc 2006. It is reported that nicolas cage really appreciated to hang out of the usa for national treasure 2, so one may bet that he will travel again in national treasure 3. Second jerry bruckheimer produced movie in which nicolas cage is the protagonist who discovers lost secrets while fighting against an antagonist ed harris with good intentions, who commits crimes and at least partially redeems himself while dying at the conclusion of the movie. Nicolas cage fan binges all 29 directtovideo movies of the. Nicolas is one of the most talented and respected actors in hollywood. Otherwise, in childhood, you have watched the popular nicolas cage starter movie national treasure or pirates of the caribbean movie series featuring jack sparrow, and other legendary treasure. According to reports, the movie will come out on the streaming platforms, but thats not so confirmed. He went on to star in the national treasure movies, which. His story takes us on a montagelike journey through history before we find that boy all grown up, transformed into nicolas cage and hunting after said treasure. Cage had to find a national treasure or scale back. This movie couldnt be more stale if itd been dug up by archaeologists.
After all, smith, a california musician, was inspired by the hit national treasure movies starring nicolas cage. And like any good swashbuckling flick, theres a dramatic tale. The treasure is stashed somewhere in the country and the clue leading to the treasure chest is cyphered and scattered all over the country. If youre looking to get a quick cage fix here are 14 nicolas cage movies currently streaming on netflix. Nicolas cage made 29 directtovideo movies in the 2010s. Nicolas cage might return for national treasure 4 looper. Why a pointed trump critique and nic cage doing handstands. I think the general public as a whole may have lost sight of that fact. Nicolas cage as benjamin franklin gates in national treasure. Nicholas cage lights fire revealing national treasure. Nicolas cage full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films.
National treasure 3 reportedly in the works with nicolas. Like a hardy boys mystery on steroids, national treasure offers popcorn thrills and enough boyish charm to overcome its rampant silliness. It is the first film in the national treasure franchise and stars nicolas cage, harvey keitel, jon voight, diane kruger, sean bean, justin bartha and christopher plummer. Benjamins father abhors treasure hunting, as he himself lost 20 years in chasing the treasure without success.
People may knock nicolas cage, but this movie is a fun escape from the humdrum routine of daily life and isnt that why people originally went to the movies to begin with. Archaeologist breaks down 10 treasure hunting scenes in. Book of secrets 2disc collectors edition 2 movie bundle. Turns out that nicolas cage made 29 directtovideo movies in the 2010s, and almost immediately, i was determined to watch every one of them. We got this covered is citing its wily anonymous sources in reporting that disney wants nicolas cage, star of the national. Cage has appeared in over 110 films throughout his career. I knew that he was pretty much in the dtv world for the past 10 years, but i didnt realize to what level.
Nicholas cage lights fire revealing national treasure, 2004. He is of italian father and polish, german, and english mother descent. A historian races to find the legendary templar treasure before a team of. It is not yet confirmed if the page 47 of the book of secrets, which benjamin gates nicolas cage described as lifealtering, will be part of this new national treasure movie. The one streaming cage movie that was actually a hit, and his last hit really, is national treasure. Theyll put on a nicolas cage movie with the sole purpose of laughing. The academy award winner has given countless successful movies including birdy 1996, racing with the moon 1996. Nov 19, 2004 national treasure was not on my mustwatch list. She is known for her introspective and quiet films like lost in. National treasure jon turteltaub, nicolas cage, diane. Finally, the national treasure script is here for all you quotes spouting fans of the movie starring nicolas cage, diane kruger, john voight, harvey keitel, yadda yadda. It was written by jim kouf and the wibberleys, produced by jerry bruckheimer and directed by jon turteltaub. Sep 24, 2015 in pay the ghost, nicolas cage investigates a supernatural abduction, but has no solution for the maggoteaten zombie that is his undead career.
The truth behind national treasure book of secrets. Some people might think nicolas cages acting is hogwash but this movie is a national treasure. Much like someone living in his own hollywood action movie, cage allegedly hung the antivenom. Nicolas cage is a national treasure the daily beast. Is national treasure a stty nicolas cage movie we all. But the fans favourite nicholas cage will come back for the national treasure 3. National treasure is a 2004 american adventure film released by walt disney pictures. Nicolas cage may have won an oscar for leaving las vegas, but that doesnt mean he left sin city of his own accord. With nicolas cage, diane kruger, justin bartha, sean bean. A daring historian deciphers clues that will lead him to hidden treasure. National treasure script transcript from the screenplay and.
Needless to say i will be watching the entire national treasure series plus nics career defining performance as. Jan 02, 2008 san francisco, ca prweb january 2, 2008 will the real ben gates please stand up. Ronny has since lost his other hand in another bread machine accident. Why disney refuses to release national treasure 3 youtube. I thought it was about time to make it official and put it in my digital library. For week 3 of the inquirers new one movie, one philadelphia initiative, we invited readers to watch and weigh in on national treasure, the 2004 jerry bruckheimer blockbuster about a historian who follows hidden clues in the declaration of independence as he looks for a priceless hoard. The filmography of american actor, director and producer, nicolas cage includes the year the film was or will be released, the name of his character, the director, and other related notes.
Weve all heard about the lost or buried treasures of different rulers and kings at some point in our lives or read about them in history books. The story of the film revolves around a historian and amateur cryptologist, benjamin franklin gates. Stumble upon it on a streaming service or a cable channel and the fable about historianslashcodebreaker benjamin franklin gates nicolas cage excavating the truth about a reputed treasure map on. Surviving maximum security miracle doctors the war next door chinas lost girls iraqs lost treasure and more 5. Mar 10, 2020 nicolas cage has been a fixture of the big screen for quite some time, but hes probably made just as big an impression on the direct to video market. Benjamin franklin gates nicolas cage, right, with diane kruger and justin bartha seeks the lost city of gold and the exoneration of his greatgrandfather in national treasure. In search of a lost treasure, gates gets to know about a secret code written behind the declaration of independence of america. National treasure 3 reportedly in the works with nicolas cage. Here are some of the strange sights youll witness in nic cage s latest cult horror movie color out of space. The action hero unfortunately lost his las vegas mansion and a slew of other.
Cage at the 66th venice film festival in september 2009. Why disney hasnt made national treasure 3 yet screen rant. This script is a transcript that was painstakingly transcribed using the screenplay andor viewings of national treasure. Despite choosing what some consider to be questionable roles, the actor. It was written by jim kouf, ted elliott, terry rossio, cormac wibberley, and. Now anything im craving some ben gates i can watch it wherever and whenever i want.
National treasure is a series of historical theatrical adventure action mystery films produced by jerry bruckheimer and starring nicolas cage as benjamin gates, a treasure hunter. The five lost movie roles of nicolas cage thought catalog. Nicolas cage was born nicolas kim coppola in long beach, california, the son of comparative literature professor august coppola whose brother is director francis ford coppola and dancerchoreographer joy vogelsang. Nicolas cage fan binges all 29 directtovideo movies of. Garland greene is called a national treasure in a film starring nicolas cage and produced by jerry bruckheimer face off 1997 nicolas cage jumps off a high platform into a body of water. It is the first film in the national treasure film series and stars nicolas cage. Cage changed his name early in his career to make his. All nicolas cage movies ranked aug 31, 2017 nicolas cage plays benjamin franklin gates, a historian and amateur cryptologist searching for a lost treasure of precious metals, jewelry, artwork and other artifacts that was accumulated into. Nicolas cage has been a fixture of the big screen for quite some time, but hes probably made just as big an impression on the direct to video market.
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