The Chest (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film
Released in 1997, The Chest is a comedy and drama film directed by Suri Krishnamma, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. Comedy drama about John Croft (Neil Morrissey), a failed businessman who is heavily in debt when he finds a wallet which contains a map which he later finds could lead him to hidden treasure. He decides to search for the treasure alone, but Roland Blood (Jim Carter), a dealer in naval antiquities, is not far behind. Croft follows the clues on the map from a castle to a church to a seaside promotory and finds the spot where the treasure was buried is the site of a new beachside housing development. He tries to buy the house, but his bank manager does not look kindly on his proposal and his wife is about to discover that he re-mortgaged her home. He decides to take drastic action…
Who’s in it. The Chest stars Helen Bennett as Mrs. Cooke, Tony Bluto as Kenny Thurblik, Jim Carter as Roland Blood and Richard Dixon as Paul, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Chest page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Chest tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Chest (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Chest change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Chest?
- The Chest stars Helen Bennett, Tony Bluto, Jim Carter, Richard Dixon and Soo Drouet.