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Jul 30, 2026 1 hr 58 min

412 - National Treasure (2004)

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"I'm gonna steal the Declaration of Independence." For Episode 412, Brandon and Paige finish out CineNation's Treasure Hunt series with the millennial classic, NATIONAL TREASURE. Listen as they discuss how it started with a simple one-line pitch, how the movie got stuck in development hell, how a husband and wife duo helped solve the story problems, the connection Jon Turtletaub and Nicolas Cage had before the film, how Diane Kruger landed the role of Abigail, how they created several historical settings in the film, why Kruger and Cage did to bond on set, and so much more! Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive movie content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Opening - Movies and Memes (00:00:10) Recap of the Treasure Hunt Genre (00:11:32) Intro to National Treasure (00:15:39) How National Treasure Got to Production (00:23:35) Favorite Scenes (00:40:34) On Set Life - (01:11:06) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:18:28) What Worked and What Didn't (01:28:19) Film Facts (01:35:11) Awards (01:36:40) Final Questions on the Movie (01:43:45) Final Genre Questions (01:49:37) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:56:44) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast Visit https://www.missionrejected.com to find out more about Mission: Rejected!

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