Adventures in Paradise is an American television series created by James Michener which ran on ABC from 1959 until 1962, starring Gardner McKay as Adam Troy, the captain of the schooner Tiki III, which sailed the South Pacific looking for passengers and adventure. USA Network aired reruns of this series between 1984 and 1988. The plots deal with the romantic and detective stories of Korean War veteran Troy. The supporting cast, varying from season to season, features George Tobias, Guy Stockwell, and Linda Lawson.
A TV series about the Long John Silver character from Treasure Island. It was made in 1954 in colour in Australia for the American and British markets before the development of Australian television. Long John Silver is the proud captain of his own ship and his own crew. He and his buccaneer cruise around the Caribbean and often stay on the side of the English and fight the French and Spanish. After the long and dangerous adventures, he and his crew rest in the tavern of Miss Purity. This series aired in the United States first on Syndicated basis in 1956, but not on a regular basis and completely random as part of another show. Several episodes were edited together and shown as movies in the cinemas under the titles: Under The Black Flag and South Sea Pirates. After that it was sold to the ITV Network in the UK, and aired in 1957. In 1958 Australian ABC screened the series as part of Children's TV Club show.
In this TV mini-series, a 15-year-old boy named Jim Hawkins embarks on a quest to find hidden treasure with the help of a doctor and a squire. Along the way, they face mutiny, encounter pirates, and navigate through treacherous waters. Set in the 1760s, this swashbuckling adventure takes viewers on a thrilling journey filled with danger and excitement.
The Lady from Shanghai follows a criminal lawyer who gets entangled in a web of deceit, framed for murder and caught in a love triangle. As he tries to prove his innocence, he uncovers a series of unexpected twists and turns that lead him to the dangerous world of insurance fraud and a captivating femme fatale. With a backdrop of betrayal, blackmail, and romantic rivalry, the story takes a thrilling turn when the protagonist becomes a pawn in a deadly game of manipulation. Will he be able to escape and find justice, or will he be consumed by the dark forces surrounding him?
Full Sail is a thrilling TV show set in the year 1977, where a group of pirates embark on a daring adventure on the high seas. With navigation skills and a desire for treasure, they navigate through treacherous waters, encounter dangerous enemies, and face thrilling battles. Based on a novel, this show combines action and adventure to create an exciting storyline.
A man named Walter Mitty, who is constantly daydreaming, embarks on an adventure to find a missing photograph negative. Through his daydreams, he escapes his mundane life and becomes a heroic figure.
Odin centers around the novice crew of the laser sailing space schooner Starlight as they embark on an historic interstellar test flight. They are intercepted by what seems to be a wrecked spaceship only to find that it contains a lone survivor; a young woman named Sara Cyanbaker. Unknown to the crew at this time, a mechanized space fleet approaches Earth and a scout vessel from that fleet was responsible for the destruction of Sara's ship.
Road to Bali follows the hilarious exploits of two friends as they journey to Bali, encountering a romantic triangle, musical performances, and outrageous situations along the way.
A fugitive writer is rescued by a schooner and finds himself at the mercy of the ruthless sea captain, Wolf Larsen. As he navigates life aboard the ship and tries to escape, he forms unlikely alliances and faces constant danger.
After a group of explorers uncover the lost city of Atlantis, they must navigate treacherous waters, battle deadly creatures, and uncover the secrets of the underwater kingdom. Along the way, they encounter ancient artifacts, encounter dangerous cults, and face their own personal demons.
The Hawaiians (1970) is an epic adventure film set in 19th-century Hawaii, featuring an ensemble cast. The story follows the lives and struggles of the people living in Hawaii during that time, including themes of adventure, romance, and drama. The film explores various historical events and societal issues, such as bubonic plague, incarceration, and the exploitation of Hawaiian resources. It showcases the challenges faced by the characters, including their fight for survival, love, and justice. The Hawaiians provides a captivating and immersive experience of Hawaii's history.
When two men stumble upon a secret plan for an invasion of England, they must navigate treacherous waters and dangerous spies to uncover the truth.
In the 1930s, a man named Jim escapes from a French prison, where he was wrongly convicted of murder. He embarks on a journey to Tahiti to reunite with his wife, who is pregnant. Along the way, Jim encounters racial prejudice and faces a disastrous hurricane that destroys the island. Despite the challenges, Jim remains determined to find his wife and prove his innocence.
For decades, pirates roamed the seas, searching for booty to plunder and coastal villages to terrorize. Who were these men and women? As you dig beneath the myth of Blackbeard, Captain Kidd and other legendary warriors of the waters in this docudrama, you'll discover who they were and what motivated them to wreak havoc wherever they sailed. Includes the movie Long John Silver's Return to Treasure Island.
A spoiled little rich boy learns what life is really like after he falls overboard in the middle of the ocean and is picked up by a crusty old sea captain.
A young Boston lawyer, Albron Hamlin, goes to Haiti in 1802 to find Lydia Bailey, whose estate he must settle. The island is war-torn in the strife between Toussaing L'Overture, the black president, and the French who are trying to retake possession of the country. Hamlin finds Lydia and, against the background of war and rebellion, they fall in love while helping the Haitians against the French.
In the remote South Seas, a group of convicts is assigned to help a Catholic priest evacuate a leper colony on an island with an active volcano. Amidst earthquakes, quicksand, and dangerous encounters, they struggle to accomplish their mission while confronting their own personal demons.
When an alcoholic small-town police chief wakes up from a coma, he must navigate a series of murders, including the unsolved case that put him in the coma. With the help of his pet dog and a psychiatrist, he unravels a web of deceit and uncovers the truth about his town.
During World War II, a Danish fisherman and his daughter get caught up in a web of espionage and danger when they discover an impostor on their fishing boat who is sabotaging their radio. They must navigate treacherous waters and outsmart a German submarine to save themselves and their ship.
When a spoiled New York City boy falls off a luxury yacht, he is rescued by a fishing boat from Gloucester, Massachusetts. On board, he must learn to work and take responsibility as he navigates the challenges of life at sea.