Die Schatzinsel (1966)
Synopsis
"Die Schatzinsel" (Treasure Island) - 1966: An Overview This film is a live-action, East-German/Czechoslovak adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic adventure novel. However, it's crucial to know that it is not a direct, faithful adaptation of the book. Instead, it is a highly liberal and stylised re-imagining that blends the pirate adventure with the popular genre of the time: the Euro-Western. Plot Summary (The Basic Premise) The core premise remains the same: a young man, Jim Hawkins, comes into possession of a treasure map and embarks on a voyage to a remote island. However, the 1966 version takes significant liberties: Setting: While the novel is set in the 18th century, this film has a distinct 19th-century "Wild West" feel, with characters using revolvers and wearing costumes that feel more like cowboys than classic 1700s pirates.
First Air Date: 1966-12-25
Last Air Date: 1967-01-01
Number of Seasons: 1
Number of Episodes: 4
Created By: Robert Louis Stevenson
Networks: ZDF, ORTF Télévision
Top Cast
- Michael Ande as Jim Hawkins
- Ivor Dean as Long John Silver
- Jacques Monod as Kapitän Alexander Smollet
- Georges Riquier as Dr. David Livesey
- Jacques Dacqmine as Squire John Trelawney
- Michel Charrel as Dirk Taylor
- Jean Reney as Steuermann Arrow
- Jean Pierre Gerard as Anderson
- Dante Maggio as Bill Bones
- Ilsemarie Schnering as Mrs. Hawkins
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Miniseries (1966)
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Ep. 1: Episode 1
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Ep. 2: Episode 2
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Ep. 3: Episode 3
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Ep. 4: Episode 4
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