Have You Seen This Michigan Adventure Film Classic?

A movie was made in Benzie County, Michigan in 1998, called "The Lost Treasure of Sawtooth Island" which starred actor Ernest Borgnine. You can see it here.

Actor Ernest Borgnine Movies Made in Michigan

Ernest Borgnine enjoyed an extraordinarily prolific career spanning 61 years, during which he appeared in well over 100 feature films. Many older viewers may remember him best for his starring role on the television series McHale’s Navy, which aired weekly on ABC for four seasons from 1962 to 1966.

Of those 100+ films, four were filmed in Michigan. Filmmaker Richard Brauer of Brauer Productions selected the legendary actor for the movies, That One Summer (2000), Barn Red (2004), Frozen Stupid (2008), and The Lost Treasure of Sawtooth Island (1999).

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Even though Borgnine is a legendary actor, many people living in Michigan have never seen or heard of The Lost Treasure of Sawtooth Island that was filmed in Frankfort.

Seen This Michigan Film? Lost Treasure of Sawtooth Island

The Lost Treasure of Sawtooth Island was filmed during the summer of 1998 near Traverse City and released in 1999. The film featured Ernest Borgnine, Don Melvoin, and a supporting cast that included local students from the Interlochen Arts Academy.

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You can watch the full movie below:

Ernest Borgnine portrayed Ben Quinn, a grandfather who helps his grandson Danny pursue his dream of proving that his late father was right about a hidden pirate treasure deep within Lake Michigan.

It’s the kind of film the whole family can enjoy, and if you’ve visited Frankfort, you might even recognize some of the scenery.

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