Die Schatzinsel
"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.
Year: 1967
Genre: Action & Adventure
Studio: ZDF, ORTF Télévision
Director: Robert Louis Stevenson
Cast: Michael Ande, Ivor Dean, Jacques Monod, Georges Riquier, Jacques Dacqmine, Michel Charrel
Crew: Wolfgang Liebeneiner (Director), Roger Fellous (Director of Photography), Guy Suzuki (Director of Photography), Jan Hanuš (Original Music Composer), Robert Louis Stevenson (Novel), Walter Ulbrich (Writer)
First Air Date: Dec 25, 1966
Last Air date: Jan 01, 1967
Season: 1 Season
Episode: 4 Episode
Runtime: 85 minutes
IMDb: 8.13/10 by 28.00 users
Popularity: 1.079
Language: German
Keyword : treasure, miniseries
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