Will we finally learn whats on page 47 in national. Book of secrets, which is eerily similar to the first film. Book of secrets 2007 tt0465234 benjamin franklin gates and dr. Book of secrets 2007 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Book of secrets 2007 after the templar treasure find, ben and his father are wellrespected historians making rounds at various universities and lectures. Abigail chase reteam with riley poole and, now armed with a stack of longlost pages from john wilkes booths diary, ben must follow a clue left there to prove his ancestors innocence in the assassination of abraham lincoln. 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. James renner is on a quest to discover the others, and he invites you to join the hunt. A talented cast goes to waste in the improbable national treasure. I think we can all agree that the real book of secrets is the script for national treasure 3. Book of secrets brings the hunt to dvd and bluray on may 20th feb 15, 2008.
For the creation of the book, samples of real presidents handwriting was used to create more authentic look. The book of secrets in question is a hushhush read thats passed down from president to president, for their. Nicolas cage, diane kruger, ed harris, harvey keitel, helen mirren, jon voight, justin bartha, bruce. The film is all about moving from location a to location b, chasing down an improbable clue, being chased by misguided. National treasure did an excellent job of illustrating how perpetual motion in a movie can be boring. National treasure cheats and codes for dvd video cheat happens. Book of secrets, a film that plays like the da vinci code as reimagined by wellmeaning but clueless highschool history teachers.
National treasure cheats and codes for dvd video cheat. 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. The top ten secrets believed to be in the book are listed below. One of the real disappointments here is the films matteroffact. Director jon turteltaub selected the east lawn of washingtons home for one of the most critical scenes in the film. 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 1982 treasure hunt book, the secret, has clues to 12 hidden gems. 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. Rushmore was carved only in order to erase landmarks pointing to a fabled city of gold built inside the mountain. Book of secrets, at the end and in between, the president asks ben a favor, something which was mentioned in page 47 in the presidents book of secrets. The film stars nicolas cage, diane kruger, justin bartha, jon voight, harvey keitel, ed harris, bruce greenwood, and helen mirren. One of the real disappointments here is the films matteroffact attitude toward ben and abbys onceandfuture cohabitation.
Dec 06, 2011 grounded in history, imbued with myth and mystery, disneys national treasure. The book of secrets, along with many other props, was created by ross macdonald for the movie national treasure. Book of secrets released on home video as national treasure 2. But theres only one way to find it ben gates must kidnap the president. In 2008, director jon turteltaub said that the filmmaking team would take its time on another national treasure sequel.
Will we finally learn whats on page 47 in national treasure. Book of secrets, a blockbuster, actionadventure film released by disney. 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. 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 conspirator in lincolns death. Bens globetrotting quest to prove his ancestors innocence leads him to a closely guarded book containing the nations deepest secrets. The lincoln memorial is really made out of solid gold painted white. Book of secrets actors includes any national treasure. Ever so often i get the movies out to watch them again as i love them so much.
Its thoroughly setup that the content on page 47 concerns area 51. Grounded in history, imbued with myth and mystery, disneys national treasure 2. The presidents book of secrets holds documents, for presidents eyes only, of all the nations secrets. In 1865, john wilkes booth and michael olaughlen, both members of the knights of the golden circle, enter a tavern and approach thomas. 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. Press enter on submit secret key, this will let you through to another page of dvd features. Whoever comes the closest to predicting the films opening 3day weekend box office friday to sunday, without going over, will win a copy of halloween unrated directors cut. The mount vernon estate is a featured location in national treasure. 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. Special viewing mode on bonus level secret key 397, highlight treasure hunters revealed. Agent sadusky harvey keitel tells ben that a secret book has the information he needs. National treasure is back, and this time it has, um, a subtitle.
Nov 19, 2019 signing on as bens mother in national treasure. 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. What historical adventures could we see in national treasure. To prove his ancestors innocence and find the lost city of gold, ben gates and his team must weave their way. 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 then, in 20, producer jerry bruckheimer. Book of secrets is a 2007 american adventure film directed by jon turteltaub and produced by jerry bruckheimer. Book of secrets stars nicolas cage as benjamin gates, the treasure hunting historian. It is a sequel to the 2004 film national treasure and is part of the national treasure franchise it was stated in the first films commentary that there were no plans for a sequel, but due to the first films impressive boxoffice performance, earning. Whoever comes the closest to predicting the films opening 3day weekend box office friday to sunday, without going over, will win a copy of halloween.
Book of secrets takes you on a globetrotting quest full of adrenalinepumping twists and turns all leading to the. Book of secrets on the dvdbluray release is a 2007 adventure film and is the sequel to the 2004 film, national treasure. Book of secrets starring nicolas cage in this movies anywhere on directv. It is a sequel to the 2004 film national treasure and is part of the national treasure franchise. With nicolas cage, diane kruger, justin bartha, jon voight. When i asked my dad if he knew if there was a book version of the movie. Book of secrets on the dvdbluray disc release is a 2007 adventure film.
This undated photo released by disney enterprises, inc. Jul 15, 2014 the 1982 treasure hunt book, the secret, has clues to 12 hidden gems. Book of secrets sends its archaeologist hero, ben franklin gates nicolas cage, flexing his deadpan, on a globetrotting quest that might have been. That the holders of this information involved john wilkes booth and a. Book of secrets makes sure that if we missed the lesson the first time around, were going to be given a second chance. Book of secrets cast list, listed alphabetically with photos when available. 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 has without a doubt the most absurd and fevered plot since, oh, say, national treasure 2004. Mar 29, 2018 secret table national treasure davidson meet.
Book of secrets stars nicolas cage as benjamin gates, the treasurehunting historian. The quest to find 12 hidden treasures from a 1982 treasure. 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. 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. Grounded in history, imbued with myth and mystery, disneys national treasure.
What historical adventures could we see in national. 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 by ann lloyd why did you decide to read this book i always wondered if this was a book, as i love the movies. 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. Its available to watch on tv, online, tablets, phone.
Book of secrets established that the president had a fascination and love of americas first president, george washington. It was directed by jon turteltaub and produced by jerry bruckheimer. 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. Nicolas cage and his rapidly receding hairline return in the form of the worlds oldest, most enthusiastic eagle scout in the enjoyably preposterous adventure sequel national treasure. The popular sequel will be available in onedisc, twodisc and bluray editions. Ben and his father, patrick, learn that their ancestor, thomas gates, may have been involved in the assassination of abraham lincoln. Book of secrets ended with the characters looking into page 47 of a secret book owned by the president of the united states. Even though national treasure 3 hasnt happened yet, and perhaps never will, disney actually had the movie in active development until fairly recently. December 21, 2007 in this follow up to the boxoffice hit national treasure, treasure hunter ben gates nicolas cage once. Benjamin gates must follow a clue left in john wilkes booths diary to prove his ancestors innocence in the assassination of abraham lincoln. Many historians and conspiracy theorists would be surprised to find out that the secret book featured in the movie national treasure. Book of secrets actresses and all other actors from the film. Book of secrets, which is opening in an estimated 3,500 theaters on friday, december 21.