TV Series

Crossbow (1987–1989)

• First aired August 30, 1987
• 3 seasons · 72 episodes
• 26m / episode

• Action & Adventure
• Drama
• Family

Overview

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.

Created by

Anthony Horowitz, Friedrich Schiller

Starring

Will Lyman, Jeremy Clyde, Nick Brimble