L'isola del tesoro (1987) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

Released in 1987, L'isola del tesoro is an action et aventure and science-fiction et fantastique series.

What it’s about. Treasure Island in Outer Space is a 1987 science fiction Italian and German television miniseries directed by Antonio Margheriti. It is based on the novel Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson, setting the story in space on the year 2300. The series was produced by RAI Radiotelevisione Italiana in co-production with West Germany and France, and directed by Anthony M. Dawson. It is the biggest sci-fi production of Italian television. The miniseries of 5 episodes of 100 min was originally aired in Italy from November 19, 1987 on RAI Due channel. It was also adapted as a 120 min film. The miniseries is also known as Space Island (UK and Norway, USA on VHS) and Der Schatz im All (Germany).

Who’s in it. L'isola del tesoro stars Anthony Quinn as Long John Silver, Itaco Nardulli as Jimmy, Ernest Borgnine as Billy Bones and Philippe Leroy as Graf Ravano, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, L'isola del tesoro has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch L'isola del tesoro page.

If you liked it. Fans of L'isola del tesoro tend to enjoy Rick et Morty, Demon Slayer : Kimetsu no Yaiba, L'Attaque des Titans and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.