Die Schatzinsel

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.

This production, originally released in 1966, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Miniseries series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Action & Adventure, Western, Drama genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 8.1 across its 1 season.

• Storyline Highlights:
• • Explores themes within Action & Adventure and Western.
• • Produced in France, East Germany.
• • Original Language: German.