The Legends of Treasure Island

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Hugh Laurie

Squire Trelawney (voice)

Chris Barrie

Captain Smollett (voice)

Richard E. Grant

Long John Silver (voice)

Dawn French

Jim Hawkins (voice)

Juliet Stevenson

Jane (voice)

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John Hasler

Jim Hawkins (voice)

Robert Powell

Dr. Livesey (voice)

Crew

Directing

• Simon Ward-Horner Director
• Dino Athanassiou Director

Sound

• Glenn Keiles Music

Writing

• Robert Louis Stevenson Writer

Seasons & episodes