Set on the fictional south sea island of boragora in 1938 and starring stephen collins as. Tales of the gold monkey scene from the pilot movie youtube. Tales of the gold monkey is always linked inextricably in my mind to magnum, p. With stephen collins, jeff mackay, caitlin oheaney, marta dubois. If theres a show you desperately want, but cant find in the store, please drop me a line and ill try to track it down for you. This is the world of tales of the gold monkey, a oneseason adventure series that aired on abc in 1982. Fabulous films has released the complete series on dvd in the uk and australia. Due to length, segment times are included for your convenience. After narrowly escaping an assassination attempt, the japanese defense minister flees to an island near bora gora. Opening credits from the 198283 action series, tales of the gold monkey. Corky is kidnapped by princess kogis half brother to repair the engines of his slave ship. Tropical islands, highflying adventure, political intrigue, talking dogs and legends come alive.
Roddy mcdowall took over the part of saloonkeeper bon chance louis from ron moody, who played the role in the tv movie, tales of the gold monkey. Onehour actionadventure, broadcast 198283 for 20 episodes. This tv movie is an introduction to the characters that starred in the tv series with the same name. Tales of the gold monkey tv series 19821983 the movie. In a backwater corner of the south pacific in 1938, a young american adventurer and his ragtag group of friends become involved in deathdefying hijinx, transporting peopleontherun in a. Pilot episode from season 1 at join sign up keep track of your favorite shows and movies, across all your devices. Tales of the gold monkey season 1 episode 3 corky is kidnapped by princess kogis half brother to repair the engines of his slave ship. Tales of the gold monkey the complete series film this yearlong tv series originally released in the early 1980s to capitalize on the popularity of the indiana jones films, is noteworthy for action packed, standalone episodes featuring a fine ensemble of character actors each perfectly cast in. While the couple of episodes that featured men in monkey suits were tough to watch in the days of cgi, there wasnt an episode of tales of the gold monkey that i didnt enjoy. The complete series 1982 starring roddy mcdowall and stephen collins on dvd and bluray. Both series shared the same creator donald bellisario, some of the same writers, producers, and crew, and many actors who appeared in both series. This fascinating documentary about the series was filmed last year in anticipation of this dvd release and includes modern interviews with actors stephen collins and caitlin oheaney, as well as series writerproducer tom greene and series director harvey laidman.
Louie tells jake that the man is a deserter who is responsible for the massacre of the unit they served with during world war i, and that he vowed to kill the man if he ever saw him again. While the characters, sets, and equipment are all accurately from the late 1930s and early 1940s, the events appear to be taking place in the uncomfortable period when the united states had an antagonistic relationship with the empire of japan and the. Tales of the gold monkey shanghaied tv episode 1982 imdb. Colors are a tad faded and muddy at times, contrast can be overdone a bit, while scratches and anomalies are noticeable at. The 198283 abc tv series tales of the gold monkey is considered, featuring a two hour interview with producer tom greene. The series featured the romance of early aviation, exotic locales, and cliffhanging action. With stephen collins, jeff mackay, marta dubois, john calvin. Jeff mackay, marta dubois, john hillerman, and lance legault. Forgotten tv ep 30tales of the gold monkey youtube. Tvguide has every full episode so you can stayuptodate and watch your favorite show tales of the gold monkey anytime, anywhere.
The first part of this page has information that ive collected from books, articles and the episodes themselves, plus from fellow fans the gneech and john hudak. Set in the mythical south pacific island of bora gora in the equally mythical marivellas archipelago in the 30s, it follows the adventures of jake cutter, pilot of a grumman goose flying. The adventures of a 1930s pacific islands bush pilot and his companions. Tales of the gold monkey the complete series film this yearlong tv series originally released in the early 1980s to capitalize on the popularity of the indiana jones films, is noteworthy for action packed, standalone episodes featuring a fine ensemble of character actors each perfectly cast in their respective roles. Watch full episodes of tales of the gold monkey and get the latest breaking news, exclusive videos and pictures. A collection of promos, advertisements and deleted scenes not included in the commercial dvd release of abc televisions 1982 83 adventure series tales of the gold monkey. Jul 23, 2019 the 198283 abc tv series tales of the gold monkey is considered, featuring a two hour interview with producer tom greene. Watch tales of the gold monkey episodes online season 1. Tales of the gold monkey in a backwater corner of the south pacific in 1938, a young american adventurer and his ragtag group of friends become involved in deathdefying hijinx, transporting peopleontherun in a wellworn grumman goose seaplane. Watch tales of the gold monkey season 1 episode 12 the sultan of swat full. The pictures are great, and the book was wellwritten. Watch tales of the gold monkey season 1 episode 3 full. Tales of the gold monkey pilot movie opening credits.
Watch full movies online free movies online movietube free online. Heres everything that you ever wanted to know about tales of the gold monkey and lots of things you never even thought of. Watch full episodes of tales of the gold monkey and get the latest breaking news, exclusive videos and pictures, episode recaps and much more at. If you love the pulp genre, tales of the gold monkey is a great show of highflying, twofisted action set in the south pacific of 1938. Tales of the gold monkey is an american adventure drama television series broadcast in. As a longtime fan of tales of the gold monkey, i was happy to have found this book, which i somehow missed obtaining during my childhood.
Opening credits from the pilot movie for the 198283 action series, tales of the gold monkey. Includes an extended version of the mike postpete carpenter theme song. A mysterious sailor calling himself captain ahab comes to bora gora and kidnaps corky, forcing him to fix a broken part on ahabs ship. Tales of the gold monkey is an american adventure drama television series broadcast in prime time on wednesday nights by abc from september 22, 1982 until june 1, 1983. Choose from about 60 rare, retro tv series, including tales of the gold monkey, naturally. Bellisario pitched this to the movie studios in the late 70s and was turned down when the raiders of the lost ark came out and was a big hit. Tales of the gold monkey jake cutter is a pilot and adventurer in bora gora. The second part has official details, some of which contradict what actually aired or, in some cases, each. Aug 23, 2006 opening credits from the 198283 action series, tales of the gold monkey. There are many things that battlestar galactica and tales of the gold monkey had in common. Tales of the gold monkey tv series 19821983 trivia imdb. Watch tales of the gold monkey full series online 123movies. Tales of the gold monkey the complete series dvd movie. Story of a exflying tiger pilot, and his mechanic and their grumman goose as they fight the japanese, before world war ii.
Sarah begins to develop feelings for jake, and she insists on going with him to find the cargo he dumped so that she can investigate the gold monkey, which the american government is also interested in. Tales of the gold monkey subtitles download movie and tv. In a backwater corner of the south pacific in 1938, a young american adventurer and his ragtag group of friends become involved in deathdefying hijinx, transporting peopleon the run in a wellworn grumman goose seaplane. May 05, 2020 a guide listing the titles and air dates for episodes of the tv series tales of the gold monkey. With many problems i eventually found the dvd with the whole series. The book is based on the pilot episode of the show, and it was fun to read the story after seeing the episode. The set includes the complete series the 2 hour pilot movie and the 20 subsequent hour long episodes uncut. It is such a cheap ripoff of the hit movie raiders of the lost arc, it is laughable. Tales of the gold monkey season 1 episode 3 shanghaied. Sep 07, 2006 opening credits from the pilot movie for the 198283 action series, tales of the gold monkey.
The complete series broadcast on abc in early 80s, the series became a massive hit following the success of indiana joness raiders of the lost ark. The 198283 abc adventure series tales of the gold monkey owed its existence to the success of raiders of the lost ark the year before, though creator donald bellisario always said he had a different model in mind. This 22hour long series is set in a backwater corner of the south pacific a young american adventurer and his ragtag group of friends become inv. Nov 30, 2018 the jpfmovies staff was going through the dvd collection and found a 1980s series still in the cellophane called. Marta dubois, roddy mcdowall, stephen collins, jeff mackay, john fujioka, caitlin oheaney, ahmed kalane, john calvin. The complete series hasnt been restored or boosted, looking more like a typical shout. Scene from the 198283 action series, tales of the gold monkey. Aug 03, 2014 a collection of promos, advertisements and deleted scenes not included in the commercial dvd release of abc televisions 1982 83 adventure series tales of the gold monkey.