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Who Finds a Friend Finds a Treasure (1981)

6.9/10 ยท 697 votes 1h 42m pg ActionComedyAdventure

#23 of 42 films from 1981 #776 of 2168 in action

Directed by Sergio Corbucci ยท Written by Sergio Corbucci, Mario Amendola

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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

Cast

Terence Hillas Alan Lloyd
Bud Spenceras Charlie O'Brien
John Fujiokaas Kamasuka
Louise Bennettas Mama
Sal Borgeseas Anlulu
Kainowa Lauritzenas Ulla
Mirna Seyaas Ejola
Terry Moni Mapuanaas Alua
Linda Prastas Barmaid
Kathy Lunas Reporter
Herb Goldsteinas Uncle Brady
Arnie Rossas Warner
Tom Tullyas Marine Captain
Baba Subraniamas Medicine Man

Facts

Release dateDecember 9, 1981
Runtime102 min (1h 42m) โ€” about the same as the 1981 average of 108 min
GenresAction, Comedy, Adventure
Original titleChi trova un amico trova un tesoro
LanguageIT
IMDbtt0085327

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Questions

How long is Who Finds a Friend Finds a Treasure?
Who Finds a Friend Finds a Treasure runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Is Who Finds a Friend Finds a Treasure worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.9/10 across 697 votes, which places it #23 of 42 films released in 1981 in this index (top 48%) and #776 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Who Finds a Friend Finds a Treasure?
Who Finds a Friend Finds a Treasure was directed by Sergio Corbucci. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Django (1966).
Who stars in Who Finds a Friend Finds a Treasure?
Terence Hill as Alan Lloyd; Bud Spencer as Charlie O'Brien; John Fujioka as Kamasuka; Louise Bennett as Mama; Sal Borgese as Anlulu; Kainowa Lauritzen as Ulla.
What is Who Finds a Friend Finds a Treasure rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Who Finds a Friend Finds a Treasure?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/148597.

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