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Die Schatzinsel(1966)
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30 Votes
Overview
"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.
Type: Miniseries
Status: Ended
Languages: German
Countries:
France
Germany
Networks:
Created By:
Production Companies:
Franco London Films
DEROPA Film- und Fernseh GmbH
Top 10 Billed Cast
Michael Ande
Jim Hawkins
Ivor Dean
Long John Silver
Jacques Monod
Kapitän Alexander Smollet
Georges Riquier
Dr. David Livesey
Jacques Dacqmine
Squire John Trelawney
Michel Charrel
Dirk Taylor
Dante Maggio
Bill Bones
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