In this mini-series in six parts from 1976 the Indian actor Kabir Bedi plays the lead role. Carol Andre plays Lady Marianna Guillonk and as Sandokans best friend Yanez de Gomera we see Phillipe Leroy. The noble prince Sandokan is a fighter of the first rank who are cruel to their enemies, but always loyal to his friends.
Colonel Fitzgerald, a British officer arrives in Sarawak. He has a message for Lord Brooke from the British Prime Minister. Sandokan and his loyal ally Yanez hatch a plan to attack British ships but danger awaits as they are double-
A mortally wounded Sandokan is rescued from the shore of Labuan by locals and is taken into the care of Lord James Guillonk. Sandokan is forced to live amongst his enemies.
Sandokan's true identity is revealed during a tiger hunt by Colonel William. The tiger hunt quickly becomes a man-hunt as Sandokan tries to escape.
Sandokan surrenders to Lord Brooke in order to protect Marianna. He impersonates a European merchant trader and befriends Lord Guillonk.
Yanez is held hostage as Lord Brooke foils Sandokan's plan to rescue Marianna. Lord Brooke is captured but bargains his life in exchange for releasing Yanez.
The island of Mompracem is ravaged by disease spread by the traitor who poisoned the water supply. Sandokan and his men fight the ultimate battle.
