The Goonies is a 1985 American
adventure comedy film directed by
Richard Donner. The screenplay was written by
Chris 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.