Movies and TvShows featuring "schooner" theme.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Cornish military captain, now a member of Parliament, is drawn into the war with France while his son falls in with smugglers. Historical drama, starring John Bowe and Mel Martin, and featuring a young Ioan Gruffudd in one of his earliest roles.
When a fishing trip takes a dark turn, the sole survivor of a shipwreck finds herself trapped with a personification of Satan on a deserted boat. As strange events occur and crew members are murdered, she must discover a rational explanation for the seemingly supernatural occurrences before the stormy ocean claims more lives.
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.
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.
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.
Underwater! (1955) tells the thrilling story of a group of treasure hunters who embark on a perilous journey to find a sunken ship in the Caribbean Sea. They face various challenges including rival treasure hunters, dangerous underwater explosions, and encounters with sharks. The movie explores themes of greed, friendship, and the risks involved in such a daring adventure.
In 'The Truth About Spring,' a teenage girl goes on a treasure hunt in the Florida Keys with her single father after they find a map. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles and con artists, but ultimately discover a sunken treasure.
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.