The national treasure soundtrack is by trevor rabin. The annoying freemason stuff aside, national treasure works fairly well as slick, enjoyable hooey that not only comes up with two different approaches to stealing the declaration of independence, but gives the hero a credibly righteous motive for doing so to protect it from the bad guy who wants to steal it first. Watch national treasure online stream full movie directv. National treasure 3 has been a possibility for several years now, but the project has stalled out multiple times. The original national treasure film centers on the gates family legend of a fantastic treasure trove of artifacts and gold, hidden by the founding fathers of the united states, and the attempts by the scion of the family, benjamin franklin gates, to find the treasure before his exfriend, ian howe, steals the declaration of independence national treasure. Like a hardy boys mystery on steroids, national treasure offers popcorn thrills and enough boyish charm to overcome its rampant silliness. When suddenly bens father interrupted them saying that i was a stupid myth and it just leads to more and more clues never actually leading them to. Whoever can steal the declaration and decode it first will find the greatest treasure in history. Use this national treasure movie study to teach on the history of the declaration of independence in an exciting and educational way disclaimer.
But with a movie that relies on history to provide clues to a hidden treasure, you have to wonder, how much of national treasure is real. What is the line in national treasure from the declaration. Ben is determined to solve the mystery with the help of his sidekick riley justin batha and an unlikely ally played by diane kruger, who is the guardian of the declaration of independence. Cages new movie, pay the ghost, is now in theaters. Meanwhile bens former colleague and financial backer, ian sean bean. National treasure movie study use this to teach history. How difficult would it be to steal the declaration of. In the works at disney its official national treasure 3 is coming. The declaration of independence the front side many americans have viewed the recent film, national treasure, wherein some sought a treasureroom filled with gold and silver artifacts left intact from the early days of our nation. Ben meets abigail chase the curator of the archives when he steals the document. Its the thrilling, edgeofyourseat adventure starring academy award winner nicolas cage best actor as benjamin franklin gates.
National treasure 1 movie guide questions declaration of. In the first movie, he found a treasure map on the back of the declaration of independence, and. National treasure is een amerikaanse film uit 2004 met acteurs nicolas cage gone in 60 seconds, con air en diane kruger. National treasure 3 in the works with bad boys for life. I make a small commission from some of the links on this site. The story was written by jim kouf, oren aviv, and charles segars, and the screenplay was by jim kouf, cormac wibberley, and marianne wibberley. In this edition of presenting the facts, we explore the 2004 blockbuster national treasure.
Here is a movie about a fabled ancient treasure from the middle east, protected through the ages by the knights templar and the masons, and hidden for centuries until a modern investigator follows a series of baffling clues that lead him first to a priceless work in a national gallery, and then to a hiding place beneath an ancient church. The third installment of the national treasure film series is in the works, nearly years after the sequel was released, according to new reports. Nic cage reveals if he actually stole the declaration of. National treasure 2004 historian and codebreaker ben gates nicolas cage has been searching his whole life for a rumored treasure dating back to the creation of the united states. Justin bartha plays side kick riley poole, probably the funniest character in the whole movie. I watched him play for the harlem globetrotters when i was growing up and his skill with the basketball and dedication to the game were an inspiration not only to me, but to kids all around the world. Modern treasure hunters, led by archaeologist ben gates, search for a chest of riches rumored to have been stashed away by george washington, thomas jefferson and benjamin franklin during the revolutionary war. National treasure declaration of independence youtube. Jan 11, 2020 use this national treasure movie study to teach on the history of the declaration of independence in an exciting and educational way disclaimer. I thought it was about time to make it official and put it in my digital library. The original national treasure film centers on the gates family legend of a fantastic treasure trove of artifacts and gold, hidden by the founding fathers of the united states, and the attempts by the scion of the family, benjamin franklin gates, to find the treasure before his exfriend, ian howe, steals the declaration of independence.
Now in a race against time, gates must steal one of americas most sacred and guarded documents the declaration of independence or let it, and a key clue. National treasure is a 2004 american adventure film released by walt disney pictures. Nicolas cage in national treasure 2004 justin bartha in national treasure. Ben determines to steal the declaration of independence in order to protect it from ian. This script is a transcript that was painstakingly transcribed using the screenplay andor viewings of national treasure. Joining an expedition led by fellow treasure hunter ian howe sean bean, gates finds an icelocked colonial ship in the arctic circle that contains a clue linking the treasure to the declaration of independence. The real national treasure is not the riches amassed by secret societies like the knights templar and the freemasons. National archives rotunda, pennsylvania avenue nw, washington dc ben gets barely a better reception from dr abigail chase diane kruger at the national archives, 700 pennsylvania avenue nw.
Movie trailer locker claims no ownership of content. The movie national treasure is a wonderful actionadventure movie for young adults and may get them interested in learning more about the declaration of independence. Notice that ben and ians plans only work because of a perfect storm of coincidences and rileys improbable hollywood tech. National treasure but primarily the declaration of. National treasure 2004 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. Disney and jerry bruckheimer are moving ahead with a third national treasure movie with bad boys. Nov 18, 2004 here is a movie about a fabled ancient treasure from the middle east, protected through the ages by the knights templar and the masons, and hidden for centuries until a modern investigator follows a series of baffling clues that lead him first to a priceless work in a national gallery, and then to a hiding place beneath an ancient church. Sorry about the picture moving im not sure why it does that.
As gates tries to find and decipher ancient riddles that will lead him to it, hes dogged by a ruthless enemy who wants the riches for himself. National treasure, and star of national treasure, nic cage is finally opening up his book of secrets. My fellow wilmington, north carolina native meadowlark lemon is a true national treasure. National archives rotunda, pennsylvania avenue nw, washington dc. National treasure but primarily the declaration of independence duration. Then they hatch a scheme to thwart ians selfish pursuit of the treasure, one that begins with protecting the declaration of independenceby stealing it. 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 directed by jon turtletaub and produced by jerry bruckheimer, who is known for other action films based in historical details, including pearl harbor. Ben and riley check out the declaration of independence.
Ben gates nicholas cage comes from a long line of treasure hunters who have been been chasing a legendary treasure for generations. Overly long, illogical, and a bit too boring, national treasure is a harmless family film remembered. National treasure script transcript from the screenplay and. The title of this movie, national treasure, is ironic. Unwittingly swept up in the chaos is abigail, a lovely national archives conservator. National treasure script transcript from the screenplay.
A coded map on the back of the declaration of independence points to the location of the national treasure, but gates. Jan 17, 2020 someone hide the declaration of independence. Only someone whos seen national treasure at least 3 times can pass this quiz i am going to steal the declaration of independence. The intrigue and adventure in the film will spark interest in the idea of there being a treasure map on the back of the declaration of independence, however, much of. Now in a race against time, gates must steal one of americas most sacred and guarded documents the declaration of independence or let it, and a key clue to. The real national treasure is the declaration of independence and its ideals of liberty and justice for all.
Its available to watch on tv, online, tablets, phone. In fact, the movie was shot a few days before the actual bell was installed, and a replica is used onscreen. Its the thrilling, edgeofyourseat adventure starring academy award winner nicolas cage 1995 best actor, leaving las vegas as benjamin franklin gates. Even in the confines of the film they barely get out, and while im not a documents conservator i k. Nicholas cage is amazing as ben gates, a historian who believes that the declaration of independence has a treasure map on the back. Watch guarding tess full movie streaming online 1994.
But now it looks like the third film might be happening after all. And while the plot is far fetched its entertaining. Ever since he was a boy, gates has been obsessed with finding the legendary knights templar treasure, the greatest fortune known to man. A man must steal the declaration of independence to find a treasure. Nov 19, 2014 but with a movie that relies on history to provide clues to a hidden treasure, you have to wonder, how much of national treasure is real. Its the thrilling, edge of yourseat adventure starring academy awardr winner nicolas cage 1995 best actor, leaving las vegas as benjamin franklin gates. National treasure ben gates from national treasure starts out as a little kid with his grandfather telling him about the temples treasure. Of all the ideas that became the united states, theres a line here thats at the heart of all the others.
This is the movie where benjamin gates, played by cage, steals the declaration of independence in order to save it. Jun 25, 2015 watch national treasure 2 jonathan on dailymotion. He was drawn to the film, he told the huffington post, because it mixes real life and supernatural horror. The chests whereabouts may lie in secret clues embedded in the constitution and the declaration of independence, and gates is in a race to find the gold before his.
National treasure in the classroom ticonderogasummer. Plot takes a twist when bens accomplice ian decides to steal declaration of independence for the next clue. News broke this afternoon january 17 that a third film in the popular franchise is in the works. Nov 12, 2009 read this music and movies essay and over 89,000 other research documents. The annoying freemason stuff aside, national treasure works fairly well as slick, enjoyable hooey that not only comes up with two different approaches to stealing the declaration of independence, but gives the hero a credibly righteous motive for doing so to protect it from the bad guy who wants to steal it. Modern treasure hunters search for a chest of riches rumored to have been stashed away by. National treasure was released worldwide on november 19, 2004. Now anything im craving some ben gates i can watch it wherever and whenever i want.
For example, all that time in national treasure we watched nicolas cage try to steal the declaration of independence only to find that the movie itself was the only national treasure we needed. Sep 28, 2015 national treasure, and star of national treasure, nic cage is finally opening up his book of secrets. 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. Some people might think nicolas cages acting is hogwash but this movie is a national treasure. Benjamin franklin gates is a third generation treasure hunter. This is a video guide handout for, the first national treasure starring nicholas cage. The declaration of independence the front side many americans have viewed the recent film, national treasure, wherein some sought a treasure room filled with gold and silver artifacts left intact from the early days of our nation.
A coded map on the back of the declaration of independence points to the location of the national treasure, but gates is not alone in his quest. But when howe betrays him, gates has to race to get to the document ahead of his socalled colleague. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such government, and provide new guards for their future security. From jerry bruckheimer and jon turteltaub comes national treasure. The first film centered on a treasure map on the back of the declaration of independence. National treasure 2004 full movie video dailymotion. The chests whereabouts may lie in secret clues embedded in the constitution and the declaration of independence, and gates is in a race to find the gold before his enemies do. Jun 02, 2014 national treasure inside independence hall duration. Rest of the story is about how ben, his partner riley and abigail decrypts the clues and rescues the national treasure without getting to the hands of ian. Its the thrilling, edgeofyourseat adventure starring academy awardr winner nicolas cage 1995 best actor, leaving las vegas as benjamin franklin gates. It was supposedly only to be found by interpreting the invi. National treasure inside independence hall duration.
National treasure is no treasure, but its a fun ride for those who can forgive its. What is the line in national treasure from the declaration of independence. The movie, which featured nicolas cage as ben gates, an explorer who famously steals the declaration of independence in his quest to find the. It allows me to keep the site up and the content free. From jerry bruckheimer, producer of pirates of the caribbean, and jon turteltaub, director of phenomenon, comes national treasure. National treasure ben gates from national treasure starts out as a little kid with his grandfather telling him about the. The third installment of the national treasure film series is in the works, nearly years after the.
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