In this outing, gates learns of his own familys implication in the assassination of abraham lincoln by john wilkes booth. Book of secrets, in which he played the protagonists role. National treasure by jon turteltaub jon turteltaub, nicolas. Nicolas cage and diane kruger in national treasure. Book of secrets t he riproaring success of the first national treasure movie and naturally the rippingerroaringer success of the da vinci code has inspired. One of the 18 missing pages has been discovered by jeb wilkinson ed harris. 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. Want to keep up to date with everything going on in. When showing the map of the grounds to the president bruce greenwood, ben nicolas cage tells him it belonged to a slave of george washingtons named charlotte. Book of secrets, 2nd installment in the national treasure franchise. Nicolas cage and his acting roles can inspire great debates among film fans. 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.
This is the same name as in the clue to the templar treasure that charles carroll gave to gates ancestor and which turned out to be the name of a ship. The primary draw in the national treasures is nic cage, odd and. Nicolas cage on national treasure 2 empire magazine. National treasure 3 still isnt here and its not okay. Grounded in history, imbued with myth and mystery, disneys national treasure 2. Some are fans of certain films he has made, and some of others. Benjamin gates must follow a clue left in john wilkes booths diary to prove his ancestors innocence in the assassination of abraham lincoln. This is the same name as in the clue to the templar treasure that charles carroll gave to gates ancestor and which turned out to be the name of a. Join nicolas cage on a heartpounding adventure that will have you on the edge of your seat in.
Nicolas cage, justin bartha, diane kruger, jon voight, helen mirren, ed harris, harvey keitel, bruce. It is reported that nicolas cage really appreciated to hang out of the usa for national treasure 2, so one may bet that he will travel again in national treasure 3. Starring nicolas cage, diane kruger, ed harris, helen mirren and jon voight, national treasure. National treasure 2 book of secrets in this adventurefilled sequel to the 2004 blockbuster national treasure, nicolas cage reprises his role as artifact hunter. Confederate secret society named the knights of the golden circle. The clues to solving them are all around, hidden in plain sight. Book of secrets has without a doubt the most absurd and fevered plot since, oh, say, national treasure 2004. I was excited to see that the new national treasure movie is partly based on the facts and information provided in our documentary, secrets of the stone tablets, in search of montezumas treasure. Oscar nicolas cage has gone his way to avoid doing sequels to his own movies, but three years after national treasure, nicolas cages ben gates is back, unraveling a mystery that goes back to the civil war and ends up kidnapping the president.
In national treasure 2 book of secrets 2008, nicolas cage reprises his role as artefact hunter and archaeologist, ben franklin gates. Chris bremner writer for bad boys for life is reportedly working on national treasure 3 for disney. Ben gates nicolas cage sets out to find the lost 18 pages from the diary of abraham lincolns assassin, john wilkes booth. Book of secrets trailer 2007 it is a sequel to the film national treasure and is the second part of the national treasure film series. 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 is a 2007 american adventure film directed by jon turteltaub and produced by jerry bruckheimer. Nicolas cage cage at the 20 deauville american film festival born nicolas kim coppola 1964. Book of secrets script taken from a transcript of the screenplay andor the nic cage and diane kruger movie. Jan 06, 2014 50 nicolas cage facts for the 50th birthday of this national treasure. Nicolas cage, lindsay gibb makes the argument that nicolas cage is an actor of genius who has made deliberate choices to pursue his art. It is the first film in the national treasure film series and stars nicolas cage, harvey keitel, jon voight, diane kruger, sean bean, justin bartha and christopher plummer.
Cage has been nominated for numerous major cinematic awards, and won an academy award, a golden globe, and screen actors guild award for his performance in leaving las vegas 1995. Book of secrets ended with the characters looking into page 47 of a secret book owned by the president of the. It is a sequel to the 2004 film national treasure and is the second part of the national treasure film series. Book of secrets in order to clear the name of his ancestor, ben gate must solve a series of puzzles to find a hidden city of gold in america. Diane kruger, ed harris, harvey keitel, helen mirren, jon voight, nicolas cage. This undated photo released by disney enterprises, inc. National treasure script transcript from the screenplay and. It was written by jim kouf and the wibberleys, produced by jerry bruckheimer and directed by jon turteltaub. Book of secrets is rated pg violence and action and releases in theaters nationwide on friday.
National treasure 2 book of secrets twodisc collector. Finally, the national treasure script is here for all you quotes spouting fans of the movie starring nicolas cage, diane kruger, john voight, harvey keitel, yadda yadda. Nicolas cage in an exclusive interview with the rake, the oscar winner talks to nick scott about tripping with felines, las vegass tragic night, and how he has been in on the joke this entire time. May 05, 2016 but if youre looking at the big picture, its clear that since 2007s national treasure. When a missing page from the diary of abraham lincolns assassin, john wilkes booth, surfaces, one of bens ancestors is implicated as a conspirator in the murder. Book of secrets official youtube home of the worlds biggest and best movie magazine and website. It is a sequel to the 2004 movie, national treasure. Actor nicolas cage poses during a promotional event for the film national treasure. Thomas recognizes the message as using the playfair cipher and begins to translate it. The truth behind national treasure book of secrets. Book of secrets 2007 harvey keitel in national treasure. Jun 9, 2015 the past is filled with incredible mysteries.
Nicolas cage plays a modern day treasure hunter whos so determined to clear his ancestors and thus his own name of wrongdoing in the past, that he breaks various laws to follow a series of cryptic clues, including briefly kidnapping the president of the united states. But his latest global treasure hunt definitely has something to do with abraham lincolns assassination, the diary of john wilkes booth, and a skeleton or two in his character ben gates mystery closet. Nicolas cage cage at the 20 deauville american film festival born nicolas kim coppola. Helen mirren, left, nicolas cage, center, and diane kruger star in national treasure. Agencies american actor nicolas cage revealed how his life became. By the way, your piece of wood is a treasure map to the city of gold. Nicolas cage from the worlds largest community of readers. Book of secrets, nic cage has basically been churning out unofficial national treasure sequels that, lets. This script is a transcript that was painstakingly transcribed using the screenplay andor viewings of national treasure. Ben gates is a historian and adventurer, the greatgreatgrandson of thomas gates, a hero who sacrificed his life to prevent john wilkes booth from. A historian races to find the legendary templar treasure before a team of mercenaries.
Oscar nicolas cage has gone his way to avoid doing sequels to his own movies, but three years after national treasure, nicolas cage s ben gates is back, unraveling a mystery that goes back to the civil war and ends up kidnapping the president. Jan 24, 2018 this week, mike and mike discuss nicolas cages role in 2007s national treasure. Nicolas cage plays benjamin franklin gates, alongside diane kruger, justin bartha, jon voight. Yeah, you must have the secret service hopping about now. National treasure 2 book of secrets by jon turteltaub jon. The film stars nicolas cage, diane kruger, justin bartha, jon voight, harvey keitel, ed.
Knowing proves nicolas cage is boxoffice treasure film. Everything you need to know about the actor who has eaten a live cockroach, gotten teeth pulled, and been waterboardedall to get into character. Aug 31, 2017 and even the second movie, national treasure. Nicolas finds a clue, which leads them to another clue, which leads them to a key that unlocks nicolas ability to become overdramatic.
National treasure is a 2004 american adventure film released by walt disney pictures. Dec 21, 2007 a similar view is expressed early on by nicolas cages character, benjamin gates, in national treasure. Nicolas cage, center, and diane kruger star in national treasure. Book of secrets is a great popcorn movie and audiences are going to eat it up. On that page are the names of the lincoln assassination conspirators. Book of secrets takes you on a globetrotting quest full of adrenalinepumping twists and turns all leading to the final clue in a. National treasurenational treasure 2 book of secrets dvd. Nicolas cage biography facts, childhood, family life. Book of secrets released on home video as national. Nicolas cage national treasure book of secrets interview. Cage was on the tightlipped side during this interview, about spilling the beans when it comes to any big secrets in this new sequel. In this follow up to the boxoffice hit national treasure, treasure hunter ben gates nicolas cage once again sets out on an exhilarating, actionpacked, global quest to unearth hidden history and treasures. 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.
Sep 10, 2009 nicolas cage discusses national treasure 2. A third national treasure film is reportedly in the works, according to the hollywood reporter. The success of national treasure, book of secrets, can only help to promote our dvd and at the same time allow us to educate and. The movies are like one part da vinci code, one part oceans. With nicolas cage, diane kruger, justin bartha, jon voight. Book of secrets, the sequel to the most successful movie cage has ever made. Nicolas cage, diane kruger, ed harris, harvey keitel, helen mirren, jon voight, justin bartha, bruce. In this adventurefilled sequel to the 2004 blockbuster national treasure, nicolas cage reprises his role as artifact hunter and archaeologist extraordinaire ben franklin gates. With nicolas cage, diane kruger, justin bartha, sean bean. What ensues is a secret exchange, then utter chaos. Mar 31, 2009 knowing proves nicolas cage is boxoffice treasure. Book of secrets nicolas cage jon voight harvey keitel 2007 a page from the diary of john wilkes booth implicates ben gates nicolas cage greatgreat grandfather as a major conspirator in the assassination of. Its never a good sign when you can figure out a movies secret plot before.
National treasure 2 book of secrets the greatest adventure in history. National treasure 2 book of secrets dvd movie nicolas cage. Now about this interview posted below is the press conference with nicolas cage. Nicolas cage and diane kruger chase historical treasure in national. Nicolas cages latest national treasure sequel takes. Book of secrets released on home video as national treasure 2. National treasure 2 book of secrets in this adventurefilled sequel to the 2004 blockbuster national treasure, nicolas cage reprises his role as artifact hunter and archaeologist extraordinaire ben franklin gates. See more ideas about national treasure, national treasure movie and nicolas cage. Nicolas cage in an exclusive interview with the rake, the oscar winner talks to nick scott about tripping with felines, las vegass tragic night, and. Search, discover and share your favorite national treasure gifs.
It is not yet confirmed if the page 47 of the book of secrets, which benjamin gates nicolas cage described as lifealtering, will be part of this new national treasure movie. It almost felt like the writers could not think of any new, clever clues for nicolas cage to solve or more suspense without action scenes. Nicolas cage and diane kruger chase historical treasure in national treasure. That being said, i felt something was missing in national treasure. Grounded in history, imbued with myth and mystery, disneys national treasure. The secret service is never gonna leave you alone with the president. He starred in the hit americanadventure film by walt disney, national treasure, which released in 2004.
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