(Richard Donner, US 1985, 114 min., 35mm)

When they find a map, a group of misfit kids in the Pacific North-west go in pursuit of One-Eyed Willy’s pirate treasure, hidden in their beachfront community. Their chief obstacles are a series of treacherous tunnels, booby-trapped caves, and the villainous Fratellis, a family of thieves who also want the booty. Produced and co-written by Steven Spielberg, the cast of mostly then-unknowns includes Sean Astin, Josh Brolin, Martha Plimpton, Corey Feldman, Ke Huy Quan, and Joe Pantoliano. A cult favorite among those former youngsters who saw it on its first release, it’s also perfect viewing for contemporary young audiences. Preceded by Spanky and his Little Rascal pals in MAMA’S LITTLE PIRATE (Gus Meins, US 1934, 18 min.)