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Dreams of Gold: The Mel Fisher Story

  • TV Movie
  • 1986
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
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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
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    • 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
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    • Director
      • James Goldstone
    • Writer
      • Stanford Whitmore
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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 ...
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      Courtesy of Mike Gardner

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    7/10

    Mel inspired me to become certified in 1986.

    Mel Fisher is the sole inspiration for me becoming a SCUBA diver. I idolized him. I watched this movie so many times as a kid and decided to become certified. Mel used to say "Today's the day." every single day for over twenty years while he searched for Nuestra Señora de Atocha. One day, finally, it was the day. He found it. Rest in peace, Mel.
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    • 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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      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono

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