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.
After a shipwreck, two teenagers find themselves stranded on a remote tropical island. As they struggle to survive and navigate their way through the challenges of their new environment, they also begin to explore their feelings for each other and experience the awakening of their sexuality.
Captain David Grief is an American action/adventure series that aired in syndication from October 1957, to 1960. The program was based on a series of Jack London short-stories centered around the South Seas tradesman and adventurer David Grief.
A pilot and a magazine editor find themselves stranded on a deserted island after their plane crash-lands during a tropical storm. As they navigate the challenges of survival, they must overcome their differences and learn to work together in order to find a way back home.
Ebirah, Horror of the Deep is a movie about a giant monster that attacks a tropical island, causing destruction and chaos. A group of people must come together to stop the monster and save the island.
After being shipwrecked, Lemuel Gulliver finds himself on the island of Lilliput where he encounters a race of tiny people. He must navigate their society and help them overcome their problems, all while trying to find a way back home.
Pippi Longstocking and her friends embark on a daring adventure in the South Seas, encountering pirates, hidden treasure, and exciting challenges along the way.
During World War II, a bachelor gets stranded on a remote island and is tasked with watching over a group of schoolgirls. As they navigate jungle adventures, romantic entanglements, and Japanese invasions, the bachelor learns valuable lessons about love and responsibility.
Tabu is a tragic romance set on an exotic island in the South Pacific. It tells the story of a pearl diver who falls in love with a young girl, but their love is threatened by a series of tragic events and cultural barriers. The film explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the clash between nature and civilization.
Mutiny on the Bounty is a story based on true events that took place in the 18th century. It follows the journey of the British naval ship, Bounty, and its crew as they face punishment, hardship, and discontent. The tyrannical captain and the animosity among the sailors lead to a mutiny on the ship. The crew takes a detour to a tropical island, Tahiti, where they encounter a language barrier and interact with the native tribe. The movie explores themes of discipline, questioning authority, and the consequences of rebellion.
When an earthquake awakens a giant monster on a tropical island, it wreaks havoc on the surrounding area. A group of researchers, photographers, and adventurers must find a way to stop the creature before it causes more destruction.
During World War II, a group of U.S. Marines find themselves stationed on a Pacific island. They face various challenges, engage in intense hand-to-hand combat, and rely on teamwork to survive. The film explores themes of revenge, teamwork, and the brutality of war.
Serendipity the Pink Dragon is a 26-episode anime TV series produced by NTV and Zuiyo which aired weekly from 1 July 1983 to 23 December 1983 in Japan. The series was based on the Serendipity books by Stephen Cosgrove. After a boy is shipwrecked on a deserted island, he finds a pink egg which hatches into the pink dragon Serendipity. The series follows their adventures on the island. A feature-length English dub consisting of episodes from the TV series, directed by Jim Terry, was released on home video in the United States in 1989 by Celebrity Home Entertainment. The boy's name was changed from Kōna to "Bobby" in the English version. The TV series itself has also been aired in France, as Biniky le Dragon Rose, in Italy as Rosaura and in Iran as Serendipity.
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.
Paradise Found is a biographical drama that follows the life of painter Paul Gauguin. The movie explores Gauguin's journey from being a stockbroker in Paris to his time in Tahiti, where he finds inspiration for his artwork and confronts his own inner demons. Set in the late 19th century, Paradise Found showcases Gauguin's struggles as an artist and his pursuit of finding paradise.
Mutiny on the Bounty is a movie based on the true story of a tyrannical captain and a mutiny that takes place during a voyage to Tahiti. The crew members rebel against their captain's harsh treatment and seize control of the ship. The movie explores the themes of power, rebellion, and redemption.
After surviving a shipwreck, a man finds himself stranded on a remote and dangerous island. Determined to seek justice, he sets out to confront the treacherous crew members who abandoned him. Along the way, he encounters a series of thrilling adventures and romantic rivalries.
Son of Fury: The Story of Benjamin Blake follows a young man named Benjamin who seeks revenge against his uncle after being imprisoned as a bonded servant. Along the way, he explores the beautiful and treacherous world of the South Seas, encountering love and danger. Benjamin's journey transforms him from a naive young man into a courageous and determined hero.
Odissea nuda is a drama movie set in the South Seas. It follows the journey of an artist who decides to drop out of society and live on a remote island.
In this TV show, a brutal sea captain and a handicapped man find themselves stranded on a tropical island. They must overcome their differences and work together to survive against the harsh natural elements and the captain's tyrannical ways.