A talented cast goes to waste in the improbable national treasure. Book of secrets 2007 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Book of secrets, a blockbuster, actionadventure film released by disney. James renner is on a quest to discover the others, and he invites you to join the hunt. Join nicolas cage on a heartpounding adventure that will have you on the edge of your seat in a race to find the lost city of gold. Book of secrets paperback november 6, 2007 by ann lloyd adapter.
Director jon turteltaub selected the east lawn of washingtons home for one of the most critical scenes in the film. Riley tells ben that the book of secrets contains documents collected by presidents for presidents eyes only, covering such controversial subjects as the eighteen minutes erased from watergate tapes, area 51, and the assassination of john f. In this follow up to the boxoffice hit national treasure, treasure hunter ben gates nicolas cage once again sets out on an exhilarating. But in order to see the book, their choice is either get elected president or kidnap the president of the united. Book of secrets released, director jon turtletaub confirmed that they were working on national treasure 3, but also that they would take their time making the sequel. Less engrossing than its 2004 predecessor national treasure, jon turteltaub s busy sequel national treasure. Book of secrets you are looking for serious, suspenseful and exciting movies about with treasure hunt, archaeologist, riddles and clues, treasure, ancient mystery, adventurer and secret themes of action, adventure and family genre shot in usa. In order to find the the lost city of gold, ben gates and his team must weave their way to the final clue in a mysterious and highly guarded book containing centuries of secrets. The 1982 treasure hunt book, the secret, has clues to 12 hidden gems. Even though national treasure 3 hasnt happened yet, and perhaps never will, disney actually had the movie in active development until fairly recently. There is a book and it has the information you need. Nov 19, 2019 signing on as bens mother in national treasure.
Book of secrets 2007 after the templar treasure find, ben and his father are wellrespected historians making rounds at various universities and lectures. It was directed by jon turteltaub and produced by jerry bruckheimer. National treasure wiki is a fandom movies community. First teaser trailer for the upcoming movie national treasure 2. The presidents book of secrets holds documents, for presidents eyes only, of all the nations secrets. Book of secrets ended with the characters looking into page 47 of a secret book owned by the president of the united states. Book of secrets stars nicolas cage as benjamin gates, the treasure hunting historian. Book of secrets takes you on a globetrotting quest full of adrenalinepumping twists and turns. A historian races to find the legendary templar treasure before a team of mercenaries.
Book of secrets is nevertheless a colorful and witty adventure, another race against overwhelming odds for the answer to a historical riddle. With nicolas cage, diane kruger, justin bartha, jon voight. What is on page 47 of the presidents book of secrets. Book of secrets, helen mirren was forced to turn down an invitation to visit queen elizabeth ii, sent in response to her portrayal of her in the. Book of secrets makes sure that if we missed the lesson the first time around, were going to be given a second chance. A treasure hunter seeks the truth behind lincolns assassanation. This theory was used in the film national treasure 2.
Tense, suspenseful action is part and parcel of national treasure. The top ten secrets believed to be in the book are listed below. Dec 06, 2011 grounded in history, imbued with myth and mystery, disneys national treasure. Book of secrets sends its archaeologist hero on a globetrotting quest that might have been devised after a long night of wikipedia surfing. Book of secrets is a 2007 american adventure film directed by jon turteltaub and produced by jerry bruckheimer. When bens request to see the book is denied, he says he must kidnap the president. Grounded in history, imbued with myth and mystery, disneys national treasure 2. Grounded in history, imbued with myth and mystery, disneys national treasure. 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 who, with the help of his father, patrick henry gates, his girlfriend, abigail chase diane kruger and his loyal sidekick, riley poole justin bartha, uncovers hidden troves and secrets from u.
Book of secrets, nicolas cages character ben gates goes after the president of the united states book of secrets, an unofficial book which contains the answers for the. The quest to find 12 hidden treasures from a 1982 treasure. For the creation of the book, samples of real presidents handwriting was used to create more authentic look. Book of secrets, the president asks gates if he can help on what is written on page 47 of the presidents secret book, and that plot will be the main idea of. Book of secrets has without a doubt the most absurd and fevered plot since, oh, say, national treasure 2004. The weird thing with planning how you would kidnap the president is you find yourself consulting with people who have criminal knowledge, says. It is a sequel to the 2004 film national treasure and is the second part of the national treasure film series. Book of secrets by ann lloyd why did you decide to read this book i always wondered if this was a book, as i love the movies. The movie opens with the shooting of bens greatgreatgrandfather, who succumbs to his wounds in front of his young son. Book of secrets takes you on a globetrotting quest full of adrenalinepumping twists and turns all leading to the final clue in a mysterious and highly guarded book containing centuries of secrets. During one of their lectures, mitch wilkinson ed harris shows up with a missing page from john wilkes booths diary that implicates their ancestor thomas gates being.
The film is all about moving from location a to location b, chasing down an improbable clue, being chased by misguided. Charlotte meerschaum pipe the legend writ, the stain affected, the key in silence undetected, fiftyfive in iron pen, mr. National treasure did an excellent job of illustrating how perpetual motion in a movie can be boring. December 21, 2007 in this follow up to the boxoffice hit national treasure, treasure hunter ben gates nicolas cage once. Rushmore was carved only in order to erase landmarks pointing to a fabled city of gold built inside the mountain. After that the other clue is in the presidents desk in the oval office in the white house which ben and abigail sneak into to discover that the clue lies in the presidents book. When i asked my dad if he knew if there was a book version of the movie.
Everything wrong with national treasure in minutes or less duration. But theres only one way to find it ben gates must kidnap the president. Book of secrets, which is eerily similar to the first film. In order to find the the lost city of gold, ben gates and his team must weave their way to the final clue in a mysterious and. National treasure was released worldwide on november 19, 2004. Book of secrets on the dvdbluray release is a 2007 adventure film and is the sequel to the 2004 film, national treasure. Ben gates nicolas cage, the treasure hunter who feverishly sought, in the first film, the whereabouts of a war chest hidden by america s. Nicolas cage, diane kruger, ed harris, harvey keitel, helen mirren, jon voight, justin bartha, bruce. What historical adventures could we see in national treasure. Book of secrets starring nicolas cage in this movies anywhere on directv. Book of secrets is a pretty typical blockbuster sequel, focused intently on appeasing what it thinks the audience wants, and missing out on what it takes to make a truly good movie. Benjamin gates must follow a clue left in john wilkes booths diary to prove his ancestors innocence in the assassination of abraham lincoln. The film stars nicolas cage, diane kruger, justin bartha, jon voight, harvey keitel, ed. Benjamin gates must follow a clue left in john wilkes booths diary to.
Movie was filmed in 2007, countries of filming locations are united states. This undated photo released by disney enterprises, inc. Agent sadusky harvey keitel tells ben that a secret book has the information he needs. Book of secrets pg 20071221 2h 5min treasure hunter benjamin franklin gates looks to discover the truth behind the assassination of abraham lincoln, by uncovering the mystery within the 18 pages missing from assassin john wilkes booths diary. While benjamin gates nicolas cage is presenting new information about john wilkes booth and. Book of secrets takes you on a globetrotting quest full of adrenalinepumping twists and turns all leading to the final clue in a mysterious and highly guarded book containing. Jul 15, 2014 the 1982 treasure hunt book, the secret, has clues to 12 hidden gems. Book of secrets established that the president had a fascination and love of americas first president, george washington. Ever so often i get the movies out to watch them again as i love them so much. Book of secrets, cast nicolas cage, justin bartha, diane kruger, jon voight.
The book that doesnt officially exist, 222 pages of the secret musings, confessions, and accusations of u. In 1865, john wilkes booth and michael olaughlen, both members of the knights of the golden circle, enter a tavern and approach thomas. Will we finally learn whats on page 47 in national. The popular sequel will be available in onedisc, twodisc and bluray editions. The lincoln memorial is really made out of solid gold painted white. Book of secrets brings the hunt to dvd and bluray on may 20th feb 15, 2008. Belgium french title benjamin gates et le livre des secrets. Book of secrets 2007 tt0465234 benjamin franklin gates and dr. In the film, ben is able to manipulate the president into separating him from his birthday party at mount vernon washingtons home in virginia and taking him down into a secret network of tunnels only indicated on an older map of the estate. Will we finally learn whats on page 47 in national treasure. Ben gates nicolas cage, the treasure hunter who feverishly sought, in the first film, the. Dec 21, 2007 the hyperactive sequel national treasure. Book of secrets released on home video as national treasure 2. Many historians and conspiracy theorists would be surprised to find out that the secret book featured in the movie national treasure.
When a longmissing page from the diary of assassin john wilkes booth suddenly resurfaces, it implicates the greatgreat grandfather of treasure hunter ben gates nicolas cage as a. Book of secrets takes you on a globetrotting quest full of adrenalinepumping twists and turns all leading to the. That the holders of this information involved john wilkes booth and a. Ben and his father, patrick, learn that their ancestor, thomas gates, may have been involved in the assassination of abraham lincoln. There are many clues in national treasure and national treasure. The mount vernon estate is a featured location in national treasure. A collection of documents for presidents eyes only.
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