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Dreams of Gold: The Mel Fisher Story

  • TV Movie
  • 1986
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
120
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Dreams of Gold: The Mel Fisher Story (1986)
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The true story of treasure hunter Mel Fisher, who spent much of his life--and his fortune--hunting for sunken Spanish treasure galleons off the coast of Florida.The true story of treasure hunter Mel Fisher, who spent much of his life--and his fortune--hunting for sunken Spanish treasure galleons off the coast of Florida.The true story of treasure hunter Mel Fisher, who spent much of his life--and his fortune--hunting for sunken Spanish treasure galleons off the coast of Florida.

  • Director
    • James Goldstone
  • Writer
    • Stanford Whitmore
  • Stars
    • Cliff Robertson
    • Loretta Swit
    • Ed O'Ross
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    • IMDb RATING
    5.8/10
    120
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • James Goldstone
    • Writer
      • Stanford Whitmore
    • Stars
      • Cliff Robertson
      • Loretta Swit
      • Ed O'Ross
    • 4User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    Cliff Robertson
    Cliff Robertson
    • Mel Fisher
    Loretta Swit
    Loretta Swit
    • Deo Fisher
    Ed O'Ross
    Ed O'Ross
    • Trooper Hudley
    Scott Paulin
    Scott Paulin
    • Don Kincaid
    Jennifer Runyon
    Jennifer Runyon
    • Angel Fisher
    Judi Evans
    Judi Evans
    • Penelope Cabot
    Bruce Toms
    Bruce Toms
    • Kane Fisher
    Kerry Remsen
    Kerry Remsen
    • Taffi Fisher
    Jonathan Hogan
    • David Horan
    Martin Rabbett
    • Dirk Fisher
    William Zabka
    William Zabka
    • Kim Fisher
    Steven Williams
    Steven Williams
    • Mo
    Don Hood
    Don Hood
    • Luther Banks
    Liam Sullivan
    Liam Sullivan
    • Rupert Carmody
    Brett Porter
    Brett Porter
    • Duncan Mathewson
    Byrne Piven
    Byrne Piven
    • Local Fisherman
    Tim Wise
    • 1st Panel Member
    David Orange
    • 2nd Panel Member
    • Director
      • James Goldstone
    • Writer
      • Stanford Whitmore
    • All cast & crew
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    • Trivia
      Opening credits prologue: In 1622, the Atocha, a Spanish ship, was lost at sea off the Florida keys, carrying two hundred and sixty people to their deaths and with them a legendary fortune in treasure.

      Over three centuries later, Mel Fisher led his family on a search for the Atocha. His dream of adventure, glory and gold would challenge the laws of this country and change their lives forever.

      This is the story of that quest.
    • Crazy credits
      Opening credits prologue: Key West, Florida, 1971: Years after the search for the Atocha began ...
    • Soundtracks
      Blue Nose
      Courtesy of Mike Gardner

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    Details

    • Release date
      • November 15, 1986 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Schatzsuche in den Tiefen des Atlantiks
    • Filming locations
      • St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands
    • Production companies
      • La Rosh Productions
      • Inter Planetary Productions Corporation
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 35m(95 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono

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