Die Schatzinsel (1966)
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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.
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Michael AndeJim Hawkins
Jacques DacqmineSquire John Trelawney
Georges RiquierDr David Livesey
Jean MauvaisJames Brandon
François DarbonMarc HawkinsIlsemarie SchneringMrs. Hawkins
Dante MaggioBill Bones
Antoine BaudMr. DanceChristian ChevreuseReilly
Sylvain LévignacSchwarzer Hund
Ivor DeanLong John Silver
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What is Die Schatzinsel about?
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.
How long is Die Schatzinsel?
Die Schatzinsel has a runtime of 85 minutes.