Sandokan (TV series)
| Sandokan | |
|---|---|
| Based on | Sandokan novels by Emilio Salgari |
| Screenplay by | |
| Directed by | Sergio Sollima |
| Starring | |
| Composer | Guido & Maurizio De Angelis |
| Country of origin | Italy |
| Original language | Italian |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 6 |
| Production | |
| Cinematography | Marcello Masciocchi |
| Original release | |
| Release | January 6 – February 8, 1976 |
Sandokan is an Italian six-part television series directed by Sergio Sollima, based upon the novels of Emilio Salgari.
Plot
Malaysia, the second half of the 19th century. The English Queen Victoria owns the domain of the eastern lands of Borneo. The occupying British forces are commanded by Lord James Guillonk, oppressive and ruthless governor and father of the beautiful Marianna Guillon, nicknamed "the Pearl of Labuan". The brave Sandokan is a young Indian prince, who has lost his kingdom and title as result of the British annexation. Sandokan is now the captain of a den of pirates, who make constant attacks against British forces.
One day Sandokan and his friend Yanez are travelling from the island of Malaysia to the lands of Borneo. There, Sandokan is injured in an attack, and is treated by the family of Lord Guillonk. In fact, the governor does not know Sandokan personally, and mistakes the pirate for an Indian noble. Sandokan plays along with this deception, as Marianna and himself have fallen in love for each other. But the love between them is not meant to last for long, as Lord Guillonk eventually discovers the truth.
Cast
- Kabir Bedi: Sandokan
- Philippe Leroy: Yanez De Gomera
- Carole André: Lady Marianna Guillonk
- Andrea Giordana: Sir William Fitzgerald
- Hans Caninenberg: Lord Guillonk
- Adolfo Celi: James Brooke
- Milla Sannoner: Lucy Mallory
- Renzo Giovampietro: Dr. Kirby
- Franco Fantasia: Captain van Doren
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