Romance and Riches: A Treasure Hunt Movie Collection

Description: A romance novelist finds herself in a real-life adventure when she travels to Colombia to save her sister, only to fall for a rugged adventurer in pursuit of a legendary emerald.

Fact: The film was inspired by the real-life adventures of journalist Alma Guillermoprieto. Also, the famous scene where Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner jump off a cliff was done without a stunt double.

Description: The sequel to "Romancing the Stone," where the couple embarks on another adventure, this time to find a mystical jewel, with romance and danger in exotic locales.

Fact: The film was shot in Morocco, and the production had to deal with real-life political unrest in the region.

Description: While primarily an action-adventure, the bond between the characters and the quest for survival amidst man-eating lions has romantic elements.

Fact: The film is based on the true story of the Tsavo maneaters, and the lions' skins are still on display at the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago.

Description: An American adventurer, a librarian, and an Egyptian warden embark on a quest to find the lost city of Hamunaptra, where love blossoms amidst ancient curses and treasure hunting.

Fact: The film was originally intended to be a direct-to-video release but was upgraded to a theatrical release due to its high production value. The set for Hamunaptra was so large that it was visible from space.

Description: Although more action-oriented, the film includes a romantic subplot between the titular character and a sorceress, set against the backdrop of a quest for power and treasure.

Fact: Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's first starring role in a feature film, which helped launch his acting career. The film was originally conceived as a prequel to "The Mummy Returns."

Description: A treasure hunter and a WHO doctor team up to find a lost Civil War ironclad ship in the Sahara Desert, with romance and danger at every turn.

Fact: The film was based on the novel by Clive Cussler, who was so displeased with the adaptation that he sued the filmmakers, although the lawsuit was later dismissed.

Description: A historian and his team race against time to find a treasure hidden by the Founding Fathers, with romance sparking between him and his skeptical colleague.

Fact: The film was inspired by the real-life mystery of the Knights Templar treasure. The script was on the Hollywood Black List, a list of the best unproduced screenplays.

Description: A recently divorced couple teams up to find a legendary treasure, rekindling their love amidst the high seas and treasure hunting.

Fact: The film was shot in Queensland, Australia, where the crew had to deal with real-life treasure hunters trying to find the set's prop treasure.

Description: While not strictly a romance, Tintin's adventures with Captain Haddock to find a sunken treasure have romantic undertones in their friendship and the quest for adventure.

Fact: The film was directed by Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson, marking their first collaboration. It was also the first feature film to use performance capture technology.

Description: A romance novelist and her cover model are swept up in a real-life treasure hunt when a billionaire kidnaps her, thinking her book's plot is real.

Fact: The film features a scene where Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum recreate a famous scene from "Romancing the Stone," paying homage to the classic treasure hunt romance.