Jack Holborn facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Jack Holborn
Genre	Adventure
Written by	Leon Garfield (novel) Justus Pfaue Sigi Rothemund
Directed by	Sigi Rothemund
Starring	Patrick Bach Matthias Habich Monte Markham Terence Cooper David Weatherley
Opening theme	Sigi Schwab
Composer(s)	Christian Bruhn [de]
Country of origin	West Germany United Kingdom New Zealand
Original language(s)	English
No. of episodes	6
Production
Executive producer(s)	Rowan Chapman Keith Gosling
Producer(s)	Bernd Burgemeister (West Germany) Jack George (New Zealand)
Production location(s)	Cook Islands Dubrovnik, Croatia Trogir, Croatia
Cinematography	Rolf Deppe Michael Heiter
Editor(s)	Heidrun Berktold Michael Johns
Running time	290 minutes (UK DVD)
Release
Original network	ZDF
Picture format	Film
Audio format	Monaural
Original release	December 21, 1982 (Switzerland) December 25, 1982 (Austria) December 25, 1982 (West Germany)

Jack Holborn was an exciting TV mini-series from 1982. It's an adventure story based on a book written by Leon Garfield in 1964. The show was first shown in West Germany, the United Kingdom, and New Zealand. It tells the thrilling tale of a young boy named Jack and his quest to discover his past.

The Exciting Story of Jack Holborn

Jack Holborn is a 13-year-old boy living in an orphanage. This was in the late 1700s in a city called Bristol, England. Jack was found as a baby on the steps of a convent in Holborn, London. He had a leather armband with the name "Jack" on it. So, the nuns named him Jack Holborn.

Jack's Quest for Answers

Jack dreams of going to sea and having adventures. But instead, he is sent to live with a foster family. Jack doesn't give up on his dream. He runs away to try and join the crew of a ship called the "Charming Molly." This ship is a privateering vessel. A privateer was like a pirate, but they had permission from their government to attack enemy ships.

The "Charming Molly" is led by Captain Sheringham. When the Captain sees Jack's armband, he seems to recognize it. But he won't tell Jack what he knows. He also refuses to let Jack join his crew.

A Journey Full of Danger

Jack is desperate to find out where he came from. He won't let the Captain off the hook easily. Meanwhile, Captain Sheringham has a twin brother, Lord Sheringham. Lord Sheringham is a judge. He dislikes his brother because of his dealings with pirates. The judge plans to bring the Captain to justice.

Jack eventually finds a way to sneak onto the "Charming Molly." This is how his amazing journey begins. His adventures will include facing piracy and traveling through dangerous swamps. He will also encounter many tough situations as he searches for the truth about his family.

Meet the Cast of Jack Holborn

Here are the main actors and the characters they played in the mini-series: