The Legends of Treasure Island

Name: The Legends of Treasure Island
Genre: Animation, Family
Released: 1993-09-10
Rating: 7.9
Cast: Hugh Laurie, Chris Barrie, Richard E. Grant, Dawn French, Juliet Stevenson

Ended

1993 - 1995

7.9

Animation

Family

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Overview

The Legends Of Treasure Island is an animated cartoon from the UK that ran from 1993-1995. It had two series of 13 episodes each and each episode runs for 22–25 minutes. The series was loosely based on Robert Louis Stevenson's original story "Treasure Island". Featuring a mysterious and dark storyline, it incorporates magic and many new characters. Unlike the book and most adaptations Long John Silver is not an anti-hero with dubious morality but rather a straight villain. It was broadcast in the United Kingdom and in other countries throughout Europe and Latin America and was also aired in Australia. The programme was a FilmFair production for Central Independent Television, The Legends of Treasure Island, is owned by ITV PLC.