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Treasure of Matecumbe (1976)
In post-Civil War Kentucky, young David Burnic becomes the unexpected heir to the family secret, a map leading to buried treasure on the Florida isle of Matecumbe.
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In post-Civil War Kentucky, young David Burnic becomes the unexpected heir to the family secret, a map leading to buried treasure on the Florida isle of Matecumbe.
Rating:G
Genre:Action, Adventure, Family, Western
Written By:Don Tait
In Theaters:7/1/1976
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Runtime:117 minutes
Studio:Walt Disney Productions
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