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Dreams of Gold: The Mel Fisher Story
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Wikipedia article
'Dreams of Gold: The Mel Fisher Story' is a 1986 American made-for-television drama film starring Cliff Robertson and Loretta Swit. It is based on the actual adventures of Treasure Hunter Mel Fisher and premiered on CBS on November 15, 1986.
Background
The role of Fisher was played by Cliff Robertson and his wife Deo was played by Loretta Swit.'New York Magazine', November 17, 1986 - [https://books.google.com/books?id=w-cCAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA84&dq=The+Mel+Fisher+Story&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjo8si5zfXQAhUJy7wKHYkDDowQ6AEIKjAE#v=onepage&q=The%20Mel%20Fisher%20Story&f=false Page 84 Dreams of Gold: The Mel Fisher Story, (November 15; 9 to 11 PM; CBS)] The story centers around Fisher's hunt for the 'Atocha' treasure,Florida in the Popular Imagination: Essays on the Cultural Landscape of the Sunshine State', Steve Glassman - [https://books.google.com/books?id=Da09AQAAIAAJ&q=%22Dreams+of+Gold:+The+Mel+Fisher+Story%22&dq=%22Dreams+of+Gold:+The+Mel+Fisher+Story%22&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwj3gZjn0fXQAhVJupQKHdz3C4oQ6AEIRjAI Page 214] and Fisher's 17 obsession-driven year search for the galleon 'Nuestra Seora de Atocha' that vanished in 1622 while being caught off the coast of Florida. It also looks at Fisher's obsession and the effect it had on his family,'RadioTimes' - [http://www.radiotimes.com/film/k9vj9/dreams-of-gold-the-mel-fisher-story Dreams of Gold: the Mel Fisher Story, REVIEW by John Marriott] and the courts that were trying to shut him down.The Movie Scene - [http://www.themoviescene.co.uk/reviews/dreams-of-gold-1986/dreams-of-gold-1986.html Dreams of Gold: The Mel Fisher Story (1986), Review, Fisher of Dreams]
During the making of the movie, Cliff Robertson was approached by Mel Fisher himself, telling him he had a map and they would meet again.'Historical Diver Magazine', Historical Diving Society U.S.A, 1999 - [https://books.google.com/books?id=hEMcAQAAIAAJ&q=%22Dreams+of+Gold:+The+Mel+Fisher+Story%22&dq=%22Dreams+of+Gold:+The+Mel+Fisher+Story%22&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwj3gZjn0fXQAhVJupQKHdz3C4oQ6AEIQjAH Page xi] Both Robertson are pictured in George Walter Born's 'Historic Florida Keys: An Illustrated History of Key West & the Keys', with Robertson holding a small treasure chest of silver coins and a gold chain.'Historic Florida Keys: An Illustrated History of Key West & the Keys', By George Walter Born - [https://books.google.com/books?id=WrQIlIzNGKAC&pg=PA71&dq=%22Cliff+Robertson%22Mel+Fisher%22&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjts6n67PXQAhUJQLwKHfRzC84Q6AEIGTAA#v=onepage&q=%22Cliff%20Robertson%22Mel%20Fisher%22&f=false Page 71]
Deo Fisher mentioned one inaccuracy in the film. Her character played by Loretta Swit was cooking in the film and she commented that everyone that knew her knows she didn't cook.International Legends of Diving - [http://www.internationallegendsofdiving.com/FeaturedLegends/Mel_Fisher_bio.htm Mel Fisher Treasure Hunter and First California Dive Shop Owner]
Technical and other
The film's production company was Inter Planetary Productions.'Movies Made for Television: The Telefeature and the Mini-series, 1964-1986', Alvin H. Marill - [https://books.google.com/books?id=s3sHAQAAMAAJ&q=%22Dreams+of+Gold:+The+Mel+Fisher+Story%22&dq=%22Dreams+of+Gold:+The+Mel+Fisher+Story%22&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwj3gZjn0fXQAhVJupQKHdz3C4oQ6AEISjAJ Page 118] It was released on November 15, 1986.'Movies Made for Television: The Telefeature and the Mini-series, 1964-1986', Alvin H. Marill - [https://books.google.com/books?id=s3sHAQAAMAAJ&q=%22Dreams+of+Gold:+The+Mel+Fisher+Story%22&dq=%22Dreams+of+Gold:+The+Mel+Fisher+Story%22&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwj3gZjn0fXQAhVJupQKHdz3C4oQ6AEISjAJ Page 576] The DVD was released on February 10, 1998.moviefone - [https://www.moviefone.com/movie/dreams-of-gold-the-mel-fisher-story/1085888/main/ Dreams of Gold: The Mel Fisher Story (1986)]
VHS releases
* Goldhill Home Media - November 21, 2000 87 minutes* BWE Video, January 1, 2000 - Part of a set of four VHS tapes, with a total running time 371 Minutes
Vol 1: 'Dreams of Gold', Narrated by Cliff Robertson and Loretta Switt.
Vol II: 'Gold Rush on Mount Diwata' (Part 1&2); 'The Sunken Peacock Throne'; and 'The Treasure Ships of the Bass Straight'.
Vol III: 'Treasure of the Kronan'; 'The Ghost Fleet of Vigo;and Secrets of the Cocos Island'.
Vol IV: 'Yamashita's Gold'; 'The Emerald King of Rio Minero'; and 'The Last Voyage of Captain Kidd'.
DVD releases
* The Simitar, 7278 release runs for 87 minutes and is in monophonic sound format.'Doug Pratt's DVD: Movies, Television, Music, Art, Adult, and More!, Volume 1', By Douglas Pratt - [https://books.google.com/books?id=DTUw1SDQECoC&pg=PA365&lpg=PA365&dq=%22Cliff+Robertson%22Mel+Fisher%22&source=bl&ots=NADm1d8xHp&sig=S6qq1vNO9fm6gmmgofMkdVkOnXM&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiAqs785PXQAhWHNJQKHSYqB-g4FBDoAQgyMAY#v=onepage&q=%22Cliff%20Robertson%22Mel%20Fisher%22&f=false Dreams of Gold (Simitar, 7278)]Soundtrack
;Songs featured in the movie* The Ebonites Steel Orchestra - "Blue Nose"
* The Ebonites Steel Orchestra - "True Love"
* Kevin McKnelly and Don Sterling - "She's On My Mind"
* Saloon - "Dreams Of Gold"
* Saloon - Ridin' The Wind"
* Saloon - Never Gonna Go Back There Again"
* Saloon - Doin' The Best That You Can"Sweet Soundtrack - [http://sweetsoundtrack.com/Movies/dreams-of-gold-the-mel-fisher-story-1986 Dreams of Gold: The Mel Fisher Story (1986)]
Cast
Rotten Tomatoes - [https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/dreams_of_gold_the_mel_fisher_story/ Dreams of Gold: The Mel Fisher Story (1986)]
References
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