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Who Finds a Friend Finds a Treasure

Original title: Chi trova un amico trova un tesoro
  • 19811981
  • 1h 48m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
12K
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Terence Hill and Bud Spencer in Who Finds a Friend Finds a Treasure (1981)
  • Adventure
  • Comedy
  • Action
On a small pacific island, Alan and Charlie try to find a war treasure left behind by the Japanese army in World War II.On a small pacific island, Alan and Charlie try to find a war treasure left behind by the Japanese army in World War II.On a small pacific island, Alan and Charlie try to find a war treasure left behind by the Japanese army in World War II.
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
12K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Sergio Corbucci
  • Writers
    • Mario Amendola(screenplay)
    • Sergio Corbucci(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Terence Hill
    • Bud Spencer
    • John Fujioka
Top credits
  • Director
    • Sergio Corbucci
  • Writers
    • Mario Amendola(screenplay)
    • Sergio Corbucci(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Terence Hill
    • Bud Spencer
    • John Fujioka
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 24User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
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    Who Finds a Friend Finds a Treasure (1981)
    Who Finds a Friend Finds a Treasure (1981)
    Terence Hill and Bud Spencer in Who Finds a Friend Finds a Treasure (1981)
    Who Finds a Friend Finds a Treasure (1981)
    Terence Hill and Bud Spencer in Who Finds a Friend Finds a Treasure (1981)
    Who Finds a Friend Finds a Treasure (1981)
    Who Finds a Friend Finds a Treasure (1981)
    Who Finds a Friend Finds a Treasure (1981)
    Who Finds a Friend Finds a Treasure (1981)
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    Terence Hill
    Terence Hill
    • Alanas Alan
    Bud Spencer
    Bud Spencer
    • Charlieas Charlie
    John Fujioka
    John Fujioka
    • Kamasukaas Kamasuka
    • (as John Fujoka)
    Louise Bennett
    • Mamaas Mama
    • (as Luise Bennett)
    Sal Borgese
    Sal Borgese
    • Anuluas Anulu
    Kainowa Lauritzen
    • Ullaas Ulla
    Mirna Seya
    • Dimheaas Dimhea
    Terry Moni Mapuana
    • Aluaas Alua
    Linda Prast
    • Linda, the barmaidas Linda, the barmaid
    Kathy Lun
    • Reporteras Reporter
    Herb Goldstein
    • Bradyas Brady
    • (as Herbie Goldstein)
    Arnie Ross
    • Warneras Warner
    Tom Tully
    Tom Tully
    • Majoras Major
    Baba Subraniam
    • Healeras Healer
    Jay Amor
    Jay Amor
    • Pirateas Pirate
    • (uncredited)
    Salvatore Basile
    Salvatore Basile
    • Friscoas Frisco
    • (uncredited)
    Giancarlo Bastianoni
    • Hoodas Hood
    • (uncredited)
    Giovanni Cianfriglia
    • Hoodas Hood
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Sergio Corbucci
    • Writers
      • Mario Amendola(screenplay)
      • Sergio Corbucci(screenplay)
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    • Trivia
      The movie's joke closing statement read: "The director and the entire production sincerely thank the people and authorities of "The Island" for their courteous and generous collaboration during the shooting of this film, and they solemnly promise never to return nor to reveal to anyone the location of this last unspoiled paradise". "The Island" the movie was actually shot at was Key Biscayne in Florida, USA.
    • Goofs
      In the scene where the natives lead Bud and Terence to the jap tank, they both wear parts of US uniforms they took from the abandoned WWII US military depot. Hill's shirt has US Air Force written on it, which is incorrect, as the USAF didn't exist before 1947, two years after the end of WWII.
    • Quotes

      Charlie O'Brien: There ain't no one here filled with more pure loathin', and hatred... than me.

    • Alternate versions
      On the Spanish DVD the last shot freeze frames before the last dialogue (in which the title of the movie is out spoken). There is also no end credits.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Chispita y sus gorilas (1982)
    • Soundtracks
      Movin' Cruisin'
      (uncredited)

      Written by Carmelo La Bionda and Michelangelo La Bionda

      Performed by Carmelo La Bionda and Michelangelo La Bionda (as The Oceans)

    User reviews24

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    Top review
    9/10
    The treasure island story
    As usual for Hill and Spencer movies, they are two self centered and greedy characters, who basically care only for themselves, but still manage to do the right thing when the time comes.

    Hill and Spencer could easily be the modern day equivalent of everymen. The only thing that has them motivated (in any of their movies) is greed for money, because they don't have it and are prepared to do many things to get it (although they would never really cross the border of the law).

    In this case there's an old uncle with a treasure map and his nephew (Hill), who doesn't really believe him, but once he gambled away all of the mafia's money, the treasure seems to be the only way out for him. So he hides away on a sailboat as a last possible way to get away from the pursuers. The captain (Spencer) is only doing this trip with the sailboat to get the money from the sponsor Puffin (making a product he hates himself). And after they loose the boat (as usual Hill dragged Spencer in the middle of it all) they have nothing left but the treasure to search for.

    As with other similar movies like "Go For It", "Crime Busters", "Double Trouble" or "Odds and Evens" Spencer is a grouchy leave-me-alone character and Hill the happy-go-lucky character. The first half an hour is a way to bring these two everymen in a situation where the slapstick comedy occurs. Although always shallow, the plot is plausible enough to let you settle in it and the opening part of the movie, when they are just getting to the point, is as always the funniest, for it doesn't rely on slaps and punches.

    After the landing on the island with the treasure the slapstick comedy gets on the way. So expect punches, kicks, slaps and many hurt bad guys. And as usual there is the reward to be had, so they find the treasure - still they can't get rich off it. It's never that easy, so just like the real modern everyman they are left more or less empty handed in the end.

    All in all a very amusing and simple movie, that would fall in the category of upbeat movies that will brighten your day, even though when you really think about it, you'll see it has a lot more to offer the it first seems.
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    • Release date
      • December 10, 1981 (Australia)
    • Countries of origin
      • Italy
      • United States
    • Language
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • A Friend Is a Treasure
    • Filming locations
      • Key Biscayne, Florida, USA
    • Production companies
      • Elpico Cinematografica
      • Take 1 Productions
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $19,957
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 48 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono

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