Amazon

Amazon (1999-2000)

EndedScripted showDrama, Action, Adventure

Amazon was a syndicated television show created by Peter Benchley. It was developed by Canadian production companies Alliance Atlantis Communications & WIC Entertainment and German company Beta Film GmbH. The 22 episodes of the series were in first-run syndication between 1999 and 2000.

The drama series focused on the six survivors of a crashed airline flight in the Brazilian Amazon jungle. The group soon comes into contact with a Native American tribe (The Fierce Ones), and relations are anything but friendly. The group is taken in by a mysterious tribe (The Chosen), who descended from 16th century British colonists who were lost in Amazon. Relations with the Chosen are tenuous at best. Most of the group escapes the Chosen only to stir up a hornets nest with a tribe of cannibals (The Jaguar People), led by an insane American woman bent on domination of all the local tribes.

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Scheduleevery Saturday (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E22A Bible and a GunMay 20, 2000
S01E21Wild ChildMay 13, 2000
S01E20BabelMay 6, 2000
S01E19Circle of FireApr 29, 2000
S01E18The White WitchApr 22, 2000
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Amazon premiere?

Amazon premiered on January 15, 1999.

Who were the main cast members of Amazon?

The main cast members of Amazon were C. Thomas Howell, Carol Alt, and Chris William Martin.

Who directed the pilot episode of Amazon?

The pilot episode of Amazon was directed by Peter Berg.

What was the premise of Amazon?

Amazon was a sci-fi TV show that followed a team of explorers who ventured into the Amazon rainforest in search of a mysterious object. Their journey takes a dangerous turn when they encounter hostile tribes, strange creatures, and a secret organization that seeks to exploit the object's power.

What was the name of the team leader in Amazon?

The name of the team leader in Amazon was Dr. Alex Kennedy. He was played by C. Thomas Howell.

Who played the character of Dr. Danielle "Dani" Fraser in Amazon?

Carol Alt played the character of Dr. Danielle "Dani" Fraser in Amazon.

What was the name of the secret organization in Amazon?

The secret organization in Amazon was called the Tantalus Corporation.

Who played the character of Manuelo in Amazon?

Chris William Martin played the character of Manuelo in Amazon.

What was the object that the team was looking for in Amazon?

The object that the team was looking for in Amazon was a mysterious crystal that had supernatural powers.

What was the name of the tribe that the team encountered in Amazon?

The name of the tribe that the team encountered in Amazon was the Cinta Larga.

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Also known as

  • Peter Benchley's Amazon (United States)
  • Amazonas - Gefangene des Dschungels (Germany)

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