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Crossbow (1987)

TV Series ★ 6.3 26 min

Action & Adventure Drama Family

Crossbow follows the adventures of William Tell and takes place in the 14th-century in Switzerland. William Tell and his son are imprisoned by the tyrannical Gessler. As Governor of Austria, Gessler plans to stop the Swiss uprising. Having split the apple on his son's head with his crossbow, much to Gessler's chagrin, there is no stopping William Tell's legendary strength and skill.

Anthony Horowitz Creator Friedrich Schiller Creator

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Quick facts

Released
August 30, 1987
Runtime
26 min
IMDb
tt0140731
Country
France, United States, United Kingdom
Language
English, French
Studio
RHI Entertainment, FR3, Crossbow Films

Themes

Cast

Will Lyman Will Lyman William Tell Jeremy Clyde Jeremy Clyde Hermann Gessler Nick Brimble Nick Brimble Horst

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Frequently asked questions

What is Crossbow about?
Crossbow follows the adventures of William Tell and takes place in the 14th-century in Switzerland. William Tell and his son are imprisoned by the tyrannical Gessler. As Governor of Austria, Gessler plans to stop the Swiss uprising. Having split the apple on his son's head with his crossbow, much to Gessler's chagrin, there is no stopping William Tell's legendary strength and skill.
Who created Crossbow?
Crossbow was created by Anthony Horowitz, Friedrich Schiller.
Who stars in Crossbow?
Crossbow stars Will Lyman, Jeremy Clyde, Nick Brimble.
When was Crossbow released?
Crossbow is a 1987 action & adventure, drama, family series.
Where can I watch Crossbow?
You can watch Crossbow with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.