Who Finds a Friend Finds a Treasure

On a remote Pacific island, a veteran treasure hunter named Alan learns of a map to a stash of war loot left by a defeated Japanese army. Gangsters hunt the map, forcing Alan to board Charlie O'Brien's freighter as it pulls away. He secretly jostles the ship's compass to steer Charlie toward danger, keeping his destination hidden. The voyage ends on a sunlit, perilous coast where their crew lands, hoping for fortune. Yet the island isn't deserted. A small group of natives protect their own legends and a lone Japanese soldier still guards the treasure. Comedy and rough camaraderie mix with unexpected trouble as they collide with the island's stubborn defenders. The island challenge promises both laughs and danger tonight.

Directed by Sergio Corbucci, this 1981 Italian action comedy teams Terence Hill and Bud Spencer in a brisk adventure. It comes from Gene Luotto and Mario Amendola, blending their caper sensibilities with tropical settings and the duo's familiar roughhouse humor.

Box office data for this title is not publicly listed in standard sources, so worldwide earnings aren’t documented here. The film is primarily remembered by fans of Hill and Spencer rather than as a major box office success in markets.

Among fans of the Hill and Spencer duo this movie sits in the later phase of their run of comedy action pairings. It blends seaside adventure with their trademark banter and physical humor, making it a recognizable installment for fans. Its light touch keeps the buddy dynamic front and center.

Critical responses at the time praised the easygoing pace and the chemistry between Hill and Spencer. The plot lightly probes greed and loyalty, while the island setting lets humor and camaraderie carry the action. The leads' partnership acts as a throughline that gives the film its warmth that lingers afterward.