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2025 · FILM

The Treasure Hunter

The journey of a young man and his father as they search for a legendary Japanese World War II buried treasure in the Philippine jungle.

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Runtime
84 min
Documentary

Synopsis

Shot over seven years, Jack and his father dedicate their lives and spend millions of dollars to find the legendary Yamashita's Gold, allegedly buried across the Philippines and never fully recovered by the Japanese Army. A dark path that leads to obsession and addiction threatening the livelihoods of his wife, children and their entire families.

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Principal cast & crew: 3

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Craft leads on file

Edited by Craig MacintoshShot by Giacomo Gex

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