Its a tangent that is so seemingly offcolour to the national treasure. Jan 17, 2020 no explanation for the page 47 was ever given. Released in 2004, national treasure was a promising movie with an inviting premise that certainly had the potential to develop into a longrunning, profitable franchise for disney. National treasure 2 book of secrets page 47 teaser trailer. No one knows whats on page 47, as it was never shown in. Just curious what was on page 47 that the president asked ben gates to help him with.
Book of secrets by ann lloyd why did you decide to read this book i always wondered if this was a book, as i love the movies. National treasure 3, page 47, information page 47 the greater. Posted below is the press conference with nicolas cage. Benjamin gates must follow a clue left in john wilkes booths diary to prove his ancestors innocence in the assassination of abraham lincoln. Library of congress edit edit source ben can be seen in the library of congress taking a photo with his cellphone on page 47 in the book of secrets, just before peter sadusky and his police force arrives, and his team discovers the second wood carving in the pages. National treasure book of secrets page 47 revealed national. The topic of area 51 then conspicuously highjacks the whole dialogue. Will we finally learn whats on page 47 in national treasure.
Benjamin gates must follow a clue left in john wilkes booths diary to. If it is the case that national treasure 3 is all about around area 51, then we may have our answer as to why the script is taking so long. Page 47 is one of the many pages in the book of secrets, which contains all the secrets of the history to the united states. National treasure minimal movie poster by joel amat guell movie prints. National treasure book of secrets page 47 revealed. National treasures 2 book of secrets end credits youtube. A team of editors takes feedback from our visitors to keep trivia as up to date and as accurate as possible. Book of secrets, nicolas cages character ben gates. Book of secrets movie poster 27x40 nicolas cage diane kruger.
It is a sequel to the 2004 film national treasure and is the second film of the national treasure film series. Nov 19, 2019 signing on as bens mother in national treasure. Chris bremner is reported to be working on a script for. Book of secrets is a 2007 film in which benjamin gates must follow a clue left in john wilkes booths diary to prove his ancestors innocence in the assassination of abraham lincoln. Such a departure from the traditional national treasure mainstream historical content must be giving pause to its writers and executives. During one of their lectures, mitch wilkinson ed harris shows up with a missing page from john wilkes booths diary that implicates their ancestor thomas gates being. The page 47 of national treasure 2is actually involves a quest to find the lost colony of roanoke, north carolina the colony that disappeared in 1585.
When a missing page from the diary of john wilkes booth surfaces, bens greatgreat grandfather is suddenly implicated as a key. The book of secrets 2007 after the templar treasure find, ben and his father are wellrespected historians making rounds at various universities and lectures. In this follow up to the boxoffice hit national treasure, treasure hunter ben gates nicolas cage once again sets out on an exhilarating, actionpacked new global quest to unearth hidden history and treasures. Treasure hunter ben gates nicolas cage once again sets out on an exhilarating, actionpacked new global quest to unearth hidden history and treasures. Jun 21, 20 national treasure book of secrets page 47 revealed. Book of secrets soundtrack from the motion picture by trevor rabin on apple music. Book of secrets, nicolas cages character ben gates is after the president of the united states book. Last time we saw benjamin franklin gates, the cunning, impassioned lead character of walt disney pictures national treasure, he had succeeded in evading shady characters, fulfilling his familys destiny, and discovering an unimaginable trove of treasures beneath manhattans oldest church. 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. National treasure is a series of historical theatrical adventureactionmystery 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 friend, riley poole justin bartha, uncovers hidden troves and secrets from u. The page number 47 points to its own historical content. Book of secrets is an english language song and is sung by lang project. The rest of the story leads to a linked list clue methodology that takes them across many patriotic landmarks and of course finding the treasure to end all treasures. Special effects by 47 visual effects by 6 stunts 193.
The film is the sequel to the 2004 film national treasure. The film stars nicolas cage, diane kruger, justin bartha, jon voight, harvey keitel. The truth behind national treasure book of secrets. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on youtube. The sequel to 2004s national treasure, it reunited director jon turtletaub with. Ever so often i get the movies out to watch them again as i love them so much. Book of secrets makes sure that if we missed the lesson the first time around, were going to be given a second chance.
No one knows whats on page 47, as it was never shown in the film. Mitchell mitch wilkinson is a descendant of albert pike who was present during the events when john wilkes booth carried out the assassination of abraham lincoln. Riley tells about the existance of a secret of presidents and says that it. Book of secrets, from the album essential piano movies collection vol.
Book of secrets has without a doubt the most absurd and fevered plot since, oh, say, national treasure 2004. Jul 01, 2019 whats on page 47 in the presidents book of secrets. The president then asks ben about what he read on page 47 of the book of secrets, to which ben replies, its lifealtering, sir. The film is all about moving from location a to location b, chasing down an improbable clue, being chased by misguided. Abigail calls it an urban legend and riley responds. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys womens history month starmeter awards san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Where did the current president hide the presidents book of secrets. He jumps in, and discovers a letter from the president. Rushmore was carved only in order to erase landmarks pointing to a fabled city of gold built inside the mountain. The fountain of youth seems to be the rumor but as one comment pointed out, if disney episodes goes it was reference it was done in pirates. National treasure may have been the first professional.
It was just a cliffhanger to set up for a 3rd movie, i. Approximately 142 years later, three years after the events of the first film, thomass greatgreatgrandson ben gates. Book of secrets 2007 after the templar treasure find, ben and his father are wellrespected historians making rounds at various universities and lectures. National treasure did an excellent job of illustrating how perpetual motion in a movie can be boring. Will we finally learn whats on page 47 in national treasure 3. 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. When a longmissing page from the diary of assassin john wilkes booth suddenly resurfaces, it implicates the greatgreat grandfather of treasure hunter ben. Third film or not, lets imagine what could logically be on those pages that would serve as the basis for national treasure 3.
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. Book of secrets the president mentioned about page 47. When i asked my dad if he knew if there was a book version of the movie. Book of secrets ended with the characters looking into page 47 of a secret book owned by the president of the united states. It was a definite page turner that you just cant put down.
During one of their lectures, mitch wilkinson ed harris shows up with a missing page from john wilkes booths diary that implicates their ancestor thomas gates. With nicolas cage, diane kruger, justin bartha, jon voight. The thought is that the colony was the holding place of the grandest treasure of all even better than the city of gold. New listing artist card 201819 national treasures luka doncic auto jersey relic rpa reprint. The president of the united states asks ben to read page 47 in the book of secrets after the kidnap in mount vernon and when hes freed. Its thoroughly setup that the content on page 47 concerns area 51. Book of secrets released on home video as national treasure 2. Photo of page 47 revealed for fans of national treasure 2 835729. The last scene shows riley walking down the street when he sees his towed car.
This category is for questions and answers and fun facts related to national treasure. Rileys introduction of the book of secrets builds towards his assertion that it contains information on area 51. Page 47 revealed national treasure 2 photo 835729 fanpop. National treasure national treasure 2 book of secrets. Along with his friends, riley and abigail, he will have to travel from the streets of paris to the middle of the united states to find a book that could revealone of americas greatest secrets and treasures. Book of secrets is a novel adaption of the film of the same name. The references to a mysterious page 47 made by the president of the united states played by bruce greenwood to the titular book of secrets from the second film meant the table has already been set for a new adventure. New listing artist card 201819 national treasures luka doncic auto jersey. Ben can be seen in the library of congress taking a photo with his cellphone on page 47 in the book of secrets, just. We have an idea of what national treasure 3 s story could be about. Book of secrets is nevertheless a colorful and witty adventure, another race against overwhelming odds for the answer to a historical riddle. Rileys introduction of the book of secrets builds towards his assertion that it.
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