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The Legend of William Tell (1998)
The Legend of William Tell is a 16-part television fantasy/drama series produced in 1998 by Cloud 9 Productions in New Zealand. The basic premise of the series — a crossbow-wielding rebel defies a corrupt governor — and the name of the title character were adopted from the traditional story, but the series was set in a fantasy world and featured supernatural themes.
Described by executive producer Raymond Thompson as "Star Wars on the planet Earth", this is a fantasy saga of bravery, magic, myth and romance. William Tell is the youthful leader of a band of young, ‘brat pack' outlaws, forever hunted by the forces of darkness, led by Xax and Kreel, who have usurped power in their homeland. The series of self-contained stories follows Will's quest to restore young Princess Vara to her rightful place on the royal throne and defeat Xax and Kreel's forces — and by doing so, bring back peace and order to the Kingdom of Kale.
There is action and adventure along the way, magic, creatures, mystery, intrigue — but also much human drama and interplay among Will's rebel band who must support each other in their quest. The group encounter a diverse range of people and situations on their journey — some help the resistance movement, others are cohorts of Xax and Kreel.
Keywords: imdb.folk-hero,
imdb.evil-wizard,
imdb.sorceress,
imdb.adventure-party,
imdb.bow-and-arrow,
imdb.medieval-fantasy,
imdb.switzerland + 10 more,
imdb.freedom-fighter,
imdb.rebel,
imdb.archer,
imdb.archery,
imdb.medieval,
imdb.villain,
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imdb.swashbuckler-adventure,
imdb.crossbow,
imdb.swashbuckler
Country: New Zealand
Languages:
English,
Spanish
Network: Syndication
Runtime: 960 min.
Episode Runtime: 60 min.
Released: Aug. 29, 1998
Last Air Date: Dec. 20, 1998, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
