The Da Vinci Treasure
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The Da Vinci Treasure is a 2006 mystery film
produced by American
studio The Asylum
, and directed by Peter Mervis.
The film shares its title and several of its plot elements with The Da Vinci Code
by Dan Brown
, which had been released as a film adaptation in the same month
.
), a forensic anthropologist
who inadvertently discovers a set of subtle clues within the works of Leonardo da Vinci
, that, when interpreted correctly, will lead the finder to "the world's greatest treasure"
.
Archer, convinced of the authenticity of the clues, sets out to locate the treasure by travelling around the world, following each clue in turn. As time passes, however, Archer soon realizes that he is not alone in the quest for the treasure, and that he must combat other more determined treasure-seekers who would sooner see him dead.
Mystery film
Mystery film is a sub-genre of the more general category of crime film and at times the thriller genre. It focuses on the efforts of the detective, private investigator or amateur sleuth to solve the mysterious circumstances of a crime by means of clues, investigation, and clever deduction.The...
produced by American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
studio The Asylum
The Asylum
The Asylum is an American film studio and distributor which focuses on producing low-budget, usually direct-to-video productions. The studio has produced titles that capitalize on productions by major studios; these titles have been dubbed "mockbusters" by the press.-History:The Asylum was founded...
, and directed by Peter Mervis.
The film shares its title and several of its plot elements with The Da Vinci Code
The Da Vinci Code
The Da Vinci Code is a 2003 mystery-detective novel written by Dan Brown. It follows symbologist Robert Langdon and Sophie Neveu as they investigate a murder in Paris's Louvre Museum and discover a battle between the Priory of Sion and Opus Dei over the possibility of Jesus having been married to...
by Dan Brown
Dan Brown
Dan Brown is an American author of thriller fiction, best known for the 2003 bestselling novel, The Da Vinci Code. Brown's novels, which are treasure hunts set in a 24-hour time period, feature the recurring themes of cryptography, keys, symbols, codes, and conspiracy theories...
, which had been released as a film adaptation in the same month
The Da Vinci Code (film)
The Da Vinci Code is a 2006 American mystery thriller film directed by Ron Howard. The screenplay was written by Akiva Goldsman and based on Dan Brown's worldwide bestselling 2003 novel, The Da Vinci Code...
.
Plot
The film centres on Michael Archer (C. Thomas HowellC. Thomas Howell
Christopher Thomas "Tommy" Howell , known by his stage name C. Thomas Howell, is an American actor and film director. He starred in the films The Outsiders as Ponyboy Curtis and in The Hitcher as Jim Halsey. He has appeared in The Da Vinci Treasure,Soul Man, Red Dawn, Secret Admirer, Gettysburg, H. G...
), a forensic anthropologist
Forensic anthropology
Forensic anthropology is the application of the science of physical anthropology and human osteology in a legal setting, most often in criminal cases where the victim's remains are in the advanced stages of decomposition. A forensic anthropologist can assist in the identification of deceased...
who inadvertently discovers a set of subtle clues within the works of Leonardo da Vinci
Leonardo da Vinci
Leonardo di ser Piero da Vinci was an Italian Renaissance polymath: painter, sculptor, architect, musician, scientist, mathematician, engineer, inventor, anatomist, geologist, cartographer, botanist and writer whose genius, perhaps more than that of any other figure, epitomized the Renaissance...
, that, when interpreted correctly, will lead the finder to "the world's greatest treasure"
Enlightenment (concept)
Enlightenment broadly means wisdom or understanding enabling clarity of perception. However, the English word covers two concepts which can be quite distinct: religious and spiritual enlightenment and secular or intellectual enlightenment...
.
Archer, convinced of the authenticity of the clues, sets out to locate the treasure by travelling around the world, following each clue in turn. As time passes, however, Archer soon realizes that he is not alone in the quest for the treasure, and that he must combat other more determined treasure-seekers who would sooner see him dead.
Cast
- C. Thomas HowellC. Thomas HowellChristopher Thomas "Tommy" Howell , known by his stage name C. Thomas Howell, is an American actor and film director. He starred in the films The Outsiders as Ponyboy Curtis and in The Hitcher as Jim Halsey. He has appeared in The Da Vinci Treasure,Soul Man, Red Dawn, Secret Admirer, Gettysburg, H. G...
- Michael Archer - Lance HenriksenLance HenriksenLance James Henriksen is an American actor and artist best known to film and television audiences for his roles in science fiction, action, and horror films such as the Alien film franchise, and on television shows such as Millennium....
- Dr. John Coven - Nicole Sherwin - Giulia Pedina
- Alexis Zibolis - Samantha West
See also
- List of American films of 2006
- The Va Dinci CodThe Va Dinci CodThe Va Dinci Cod: A Fishy Parody is a parody of the New York Times Bestseller The Da Vinci Code. It was written by British comedian Adam Roberts under the pen name Don Brine . The character names in the novels are reminiscent of the well-known characters: Sophie Nudivue , Robert Donglan , and Curvy...
- A parody of The Da Vinci CodeThe Da Vinci CodeThe Da Vinci Code is a 2003 mystery-detective novel written by Dan Brown. It follows symbologist Robert Langdon and Sophie Neveu as they investigate a murder in Paris's Louvre Museum and discover a battle between the Priory of Sion and Opus Dei over the possibility of Jesus having been married to...
by comedian Adam Roberts