• 1986
  • 30m
Adventurer

Summary Jack Vincent, an aristocrat forced by circumstances to become a smuggler, is caught and transported on the IIMS Success to a penal colony on Norfolk Island, off the New Zealand coast. Unhappily for Vincent, the ship's captain is none other than his brother-in-law, Lt.Harry Anderson. The two men have quarreled violently in the past over Anderson's treatment of Vincent's sister, and now Anderson subjects him to particularly harsh and humiliating treatment. Vincent stages a successful mutiny, casting Anderson and those loyal to him adrift, and plans to sail to America. When the Success is shipwrecked, Vincent is one of three survivors; but Anderson also survives the storm, and vows to pursue Vincent until he sees him hanged at Execution Dock. So begins a fight for survival for Vincent and his crew, complete with hostile natives, unscrupulous sea-traders, crazed prophets and buried treasure...Oliver Tobias (Arthur of the Britons) plays Jack Vincent in this popular sequel to Smuggler. Filmed on location in New Zealand, Adventurer features breathtaking natural scenery, highly authentic sets and thrilling scenes and scripts from award-winning creator Richard Carpenter (Catweazle, Robin of Sherwood). This complete series was originally screened in 1987. View more details

  • 1986
  • 30m

Adventurer

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Temuera Morrison Marshall Napier Oliver Tobias Peter Hambleton

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7.6

Details

Genres : Action Drama

Release date : Sep 27, 1986

Countries of origin : New Zealand

Production companies : Thames Television Gatetarn TV New Zealand

Summary Jack Vincent, an aristocrat forced by circumstances to become a smuggler, is caught and transported on the IIMS Success to a penal colony on Norfolk Island, off the New Zealand coast. Unhappily for Vincent, the ship's captain is none other than his brother-in-law, Lt.Harry Anderson. The two men have quarreled violently in the past over Anderson's treatment of Vincent's sister, and now Anderson subjects him to particularly harsh and humiliating treatment. Vincent stages a successful mutiny, casting Anderson and those loyal to him adrift, and plans to sail to America. When the Success is shipwrecked, Vincent is one of three survivors; but Anderson also survives the storm, and vows to pursue Vincent until he sees him hanged at Execution Dock. So begins a fight for survival for Vincent and his crew, complete with hostile natives, unscrupulous sea-traders, crazed prophets and buried treasure...Oliver Tobias (Arthur of the Britons) plays Jack Vincent in this popular sequel to Smuggler. Filmed on location in New Zealand, Adventurer features breathtaking natural scenery, highly authentic sets and thrilling scenes and scripts from award-winning creator Richard Carpenter (Catweazle, Robin of Sherwood). This complete series was originally screened in 1987. View more details

Details

Genres : Action Drama

Release date : Sep 27, 1986

Countries of origin : New Zealand

Production companies : Thames Television Gatetarn TV New Zealand

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Episode 1 • Sep 27, 1986
Convict 41, Part One
As HMS Success nears it destinations, Jack Vincent finds himself facing a struggle for his sanity. Two old enemies, one of whom has him totally at his mercy - and swears to make Vincent's life hell.
Episode 2 • Oct 04, 1986
Convict 41, Part Two
Having overpowered his enemy, Vincent casts Anderson adrift - only to find himself and his makeshift crew at the mercy of a violent storm. Shipwrecked, they find themselves marooned.
Episode 3 • Oct 11, 1986
Maru, Part One
Marooned on a coral island, Vincent and the other castaways find themselves befriended by a tribe of Maori natives. But are they as friendly as they first appear?
Episode 4 • Oct 18, 1986
Maru, Part Two
A ship arrives: the Sea Wolf. Its captain, De Witt, is a jovial and unscrupulous trader who is planning to dupe the Maoris over the purchase of muskets. Vincent, however, sees a chance for him and his companions to escape.
Episode 5 • Oct 25, 1986
A Legacy, Part One
Vincent, Mason and Pat sail away from the Maori village on board the captured Sea Wolf: Maru has been tricked into accompanying them. As Vincent explores De Witt's cabin he finds vital information in his journal. Information that leads him to change the ships course and head for a small island.
Episode 6 • Nov 01, 1986
A Legacy, Part Two
Their quest for the hidden pearls has led Vincent and his companions to the very island where Anderson is encamped with his men; they know where the pearls are hidden but realise it is right in the middle of Anderson's stockade. Vincent and Maru evolve an ingenious plan.
Episode 7 • Nov 08, 1986
Sovay, Part One
Vincent, wounded by a shot from Anderson, escapes the island with Pat and the pearls.
Episode 8 • Nov 15, 1986
Sovay, Part Two
Grindall has been killed in his attempt to murder Vincent and seize control of the Sea Wolf. Sovay is saved from the prospect of being taken to the penal colony.Sovay is fascinated by the pearls and by the freedom that they represent.
Episode 9 • Nov 22, 1986
Dragon Island, Part One
The others are furious when Vincent returns to the Sea Wolf without the pearls.
Episode 10 • Nov 29, 1986
Dragon Island, Part Two
The Sea Wolf has been commandeered by the sinister Ben Frobisher, 'prophet' of his own invented gospel of Malachi.
Episode 11 • Dec 06, 1986
Utu, Part One
The marooned Mason, Maru, Pat and Li see a chance of escape but run into deeper danger than before. Vincent is now free of Frobisher, but can he help them. Anderson has been taken off the island by Captain Beckett.
Episode 12 • Dec 13, 1986
Utu, Part Two
Maru has become leader of his tribe and forces Vincent, Mason, Anderson and Li to join him in fighting the rival Ngati Miru tribe. Both sides have been armed with muskets, but Maru and his men have to cross the water, making their weapons useless.
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