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.
Die Schatzinsel (Season 1)
The Old Buccaneer (Episode 1) 8.5
Writer: Walter Ulbrich
Air date: 1966-12-25
Runtime: 80 min
Overview: 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 (Episode 2) 8.5
Writer: Walter Ulbrich
Air date: 1966-12-26
Runtime: 88 min
Overview: 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 (Episode 3) 8.5
Writer: Walter Ulbrich
Air date: 1966-12-31
Runtime: 92 min
Overview: 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 (Episode 4) 8.5
Writer: Walter Ulbrich
Air date: 1967-01-01
Runtime: 84 min
Overview: When Jim returns to the ship, he's horrified to find that it has been overtaken by Silver and his crew.
Seasons
Episodes 4