The Legends of Treasure Island

7.9199322 min2 Seasons

FamilyAnimation

"A mysterious map. A hidden treasure. The greatest adventure of all!"

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.

Top Cast

Hugh Laurie as Squire Trelawney (voice),Chris Barrie as Captain Smollett (voice),Richard E. Grant as Long John Silver (voice),Dawn French as Jim Hawkins (voice),Juliet Stevenson as Jane (voice),John Hasler as Jim Hawkins (voice),Robert Powell as Dr. Livesey (voice)