Die Schatzinsel (1966)

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.

Genres: Action & Adventure, Western, Drama

Stars: Michael Ande, Jacques Dacqmine, Georges Riquier, Jean Mauvais

First Air Date: 1966-12-25

Country: FR, DE

Rating: 8.1 / 10 (30 votes)