

Crossbow (1987)
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.
Where to watch Crossbow
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | fuboTV, Cineverse | — | — |
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What is Crossbow about?
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. Crossbow is a Action & Adventure, Drama, Family series, first aired on 1987-08-30, 3 seasons and 72 episodes.
Is Crossbow worth watching?
TMDB users rate Crossbow 6.3 out of 10 from 10 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Crossbow?
In the United States, Crossbow streams on fuboTV and Cineverse. Movie World also lists online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Created by
Anthony Horowitz, Friedrich Schiller
Cast
- Will Lyman as William Tell
- Jeremy Clyde as Hermann Gessler
- Nick Brimble as Horst
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Sources
Details and the 6.3/10 rating from Crossbow on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.