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Die Schatzinsel
Overview
A live-action six-part West German/French adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic adventure novel. Although not directly faithful, it is a highly liberal and stylised re-imagining that blends the pirate adventure with the popular genre of the time: the Euro-Western. In place of the novel's 18th-century setting is a distinct 19th-century 'Wild West' with cowboy style wardrobe and firearms. The central premise remains: a young man, Jim Hawkins, comes into possession of a treasure map and embarks on a voyage to a remote island.
Status
Ended
Created By
Walter Ulbrich
Network
ZDF, ORTF Télévision
Seasons & Episodes
Miniseries
Episodes
The Old Buccaneer
In 18th-century Bristol, young Jim Hawkins lives in his parents' old inn. Even at the age of 17, the lad has little education, unaware that the large port city is Bristol.
The Ship's Cook
A crash between landlord Trelawney, who has decided to equip a ship for a treasure hunt, and captain Smollett, who was hired for the trip, leads to a chance for adventure.
The Log Cabin
Smollett gives the team shore leave. When he casts off, Jim jumps into a boat and is taken to the island, where he meets overgrown islander Ben Gunn.
The Decision
When Jim returns to the ship, he's horrified to find that it has been overtaken by Silver and his crew.
Top Cast
Michael Ande
Jim Hawkins
Jacques Dacqmine
Squire John Trelawney
Georges Riquier
Dr David Livesey
Jean Mauvais
James Brandon
