Forget the old boring versions.
This version would make a PERFECT movie plot like POC. It has all the intresting elements. (Scenaries, tension, twist, soundtrack)
Lets also not Forget John Silver whose charcter here is "Loveable" because of his strong Charisma's factor ,which was missing in previous Video versions.
I watched this series so many times over and over, and I think it desearves to reach the big screen.
I really loved this series. I read the book after watching it on the summer of 1991... I wonder who could play the Long John Silver part though.. Joaquim Phoenix maybe ? I think Johnny Depp would fit perfectly, but sadly it will never happen because of POC...
I've been looking for the DVD set for a long time, but it looks like it's not available in North America.
Actually, the tried: Pirates of Threasure Island: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0811011/
sharei meant something with a big budget and good FX like POC. I think they are not doing it because the story is just burned out.