The Goonies is a 1985 American adventure comedy film co-produced and directed by Richard Donner from a screenplay by Chris Columbus, based on a story by executive producer Steven Spielberg. In the film, a band of kids who live in the "Goon Docks" neighborhood of Astoria, Oregon, attempt to save their homes from foreclosure and, in doing so, they discover an old treasure map that takes them on an adventure to unearth the long-lost fortune of One-Eyed Willy, a legendary 17th-century pirate. During the adventure, they are chased by a family of criminals who want the treasure for themselves. Produced by Spielberg's Amblin Entertainment, Warner Bros. released the film theatrically on June 7, 1985 in the United States. The film grossed $124 million worldwide on a budget of $19 million and has since become a cult film.
| Director | Richard Donner |
| Produced by | Richard Donner, Harvey Bernhard |
| Screenplay by | Chris Columbus |
| Story by | Steven Spielberg |
| Starring | Sean Astin, Josh Brolin, Jeff Cohen, Corey Feldman, Kerri Green, Martha Plimpton, Ke Huy Quan |
| Music | Dave Grusin |
| Cinematography | Nick McLean |
| Edited by | Michael Kahn |
| Production, company | Amblin Entertainment |
| Distributed by | Warner Bros. |
| Released | June 07, 1985 (United States) |
| Running time | 114 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $19 million |
| Box office | $124 million |
| Netflix ID | 60000575 |
About The Goonies
Richard Donner directed film about a group of kids who attempt to find a pirate's ancient treasure to save their family's home from foreclosure.
Achievement of The Goonies
The story was created by Steven Spielberg and the screenplay was written by Chris Columbus. The pirate ship in the movie is entirely real and was scrapped after shooting.
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Films directed by Richard Donner.. Films set in Astoria, Oregon.. Amblin Entertainment films.. Pirate films.. Treasure hunt films.. Films shot in Oregon.. Films about children.. American adventure comedy films.. American children's comedy films.
Latest information about The Goonies updated on July 28 2021.
