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Treasure of Matecumbe

Treasure of Matecumbe

The richest adventure of them all

19766.51h 57mG

Overview

In post-Civil War Kentucky, young David Burnic becomes the unexpected heir to the family secret, a map leading to buried treasure on the Florida isle of Matecumbe.

Directed by Vincent McEveety
Written by Robert Lewis Taylor, Don Tait
Produced by Bill Anderson
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Top Cast

Robert Foxworth

Robert Foxworth

Jim

Joan Hackett

Joan Hackett

Lauriette

Peter Ustinov

Peter Ustinov

Dr. Snodgrass

Vic Morrow

Vic Morrow

Spangler

Johnny Doran

Johnny Doran

Davie

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Billy 'Pop' Atmore

Thad (as Billy Attmore)

Jane Wyatt

Jane Wyatt

Aunt Effie

Virginia Vincent

Virginia Vincent

Aunt Lou

Robert DoQui

Robert DoQui

Ben

Don Knight

Don Knight

Skaggs

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About Treasure of Matecumbe

Treasure of Matecumbe is a action, adventure, family, western film released in 1976 exploring themes of florida, treasure, buried treasure. Directed by Vincent McEveety, it stars Robert Foxworth, Joan Hackett, Peter Ustinov. In post-Civil War Kentucky, young David Burnic becomes the unexpected heir to the family secret, a map leading to buried treasure on the Florida isle of Matecumbe.

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