The treasure trove

This article covers the film adaptation of the novel; on the novel itself see The Moonspinners .

Movie
German title	The Millionaire Treasure (also: Moonspinners - The Million Robbery)
Original title	The moon spinners
Country of production	United States
original language	English
Publishing year	1964
length	118 minutes
Age rating	FSK 12
Rod
Director	James Neilson
script	Michael Dyne
production	Walt Disney Bill Anderson
music	Ron Grainer
camera	Paul Beeson
cut	Gordon Stone
occupation
Hayley Mills : Nikki Ferris Eli Wallach : Stratos Peter McEnery : Mark Camford Joan Greenwood : Aunt Frances Ferris Irene Papas : Sophia Pola Negri : Madame Habib John Le Mesurier : Anthony Gamble Paul Stassino : Lambis Sheila Hancock : Cynthia Gamble Michael Davis : Alexis André Morell : Yacht Captain George Pastel : Police Lieutenant Tutte Lemkow : Orestes Steve Plytas : Hearse Driver Harry Tardios : Bus Driver Pamela Barrie : Ariadne

The Million Treasure (Original title: The Moon-Spinners ) is an American film with thriller elements by James Neilson from 1964, which is set on the Greek island of Crete . The leading roles are played by Hayley Mills , Eli Wallach and Peter McEnery . The film is based on the novel The Moonspinners by Mary Stewart . The film was shown in German cinemas under the titles "The Million Treasure" and "The Robbery of the Millions". The film marks the last film appearance of Pola Negri and is the fifth of six productions by Hayley Mills for Walt Disney .

action

The young Briton Nikki Ferris goes on a trip to the island of Crete with her aunt. There she meets the wounded Mark Camford and later becomes involved in the jewel robbery of the wealthy Madame Habib.

In the novel, the protagonist is older and travels alone.

Reviews

“A British musicologist and her niece are looking for local folk songs in Crete; instead she finds a charming compatriot who is after a Greek jewel robber. Family-friendly travel and folklore film, somewhat anemic and naive, with a surprising appearance by the silent film diva Pola Negri as an eccentric millionaire. (Video title: Moonspinners - The robbery of millions). "

- Lexicon of international film

"Family film from Disney production, lengthy and inadequate in design."

- Protestant film observer

Web links

• The millions of treasure in the Internet Movie Database (English)
• Detailed, pictorial Review (Engl.) ( Memento of 12 June 2008 at the Internet Archive )

Individual evidence

1. ↑ The Treasure of the Millions. In: Lexicon of International Films . Film service , accessed March 2, 2017 .  
2. ↑ Evangelischer Presseverband München, Review No. 64/1966