The Goonies is a 1985
American adventure comedy film directed by Richard Donner. The
screenplay was written byChris Columbus from a story by executive
producer Steven Spielberg. The film’s premise features a band of
pre-teens who live in the “Goon Docks” neighborhood of Astoria, Oregon
attempting to save their homes from demolition, and in doing so,
discover an old Spanish map that leads them on an adventure to unearth
the long-lost fortune of One-Eyed Willy, a legendary 17th-century
pirate. During the entire adventure, they are chased by a family of
criminals, who also want the treasure for themselves.