The Chest movie poster

The Chest

April 12, 1997 0h 50m

Originally released in 1997. The Chest is a comedy/drama film. directed by Suri Krishnamma. At just 50 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Helen Bennett, Tony Bluto, and Jim Carter

Synopsis

Comedy drama about John Croft (Neil Morrissey), a failed businessman who is heavily in debt when he finds a wallet which contains a map which he later finds could lead him to hidden treasure. He decides to search for the treasure alone, but Roland Blood (Jim Carter), a dealer in naval antiquities, is not far behind. Croft follows the clues on the map from a castle to a church to a seaside promotory and finds the spot where the treasure was buried is the site of a new beachside housing development. He tries to buy the house, but his bank manager does not look kindly on his proposal and his wife is about to discover that he re-mortgaged her home. He decides to take drastic action…

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 12, 1997 28 years ago
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Runtime 0h 50m 50 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Granada Television
  • Limelight Films UK

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Chest about?

Comedy drama about John Croft (Neil Morrissey), a failed businessman who is heavily in debt when he finds a wallet which contains a map which he later finds could lead him to hidden treasure. He ...

Who directed The Chest?

The Chest was directed by Suri Krishnamma.

How long is The Chest?

The Chest has a runtime of 0 hours and 50 minutes (50 minutes total).

When was The Chest released?

The Chest was released on April 12, 1997 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Chest?

The main cast of The Chest includes Helen Bennett, Tony Bluto, Jim Carter, Richard Dixon, Soo Drouet.