Mysterious Island (1961)
A world beyond imagination! Adventure beyond belief!
During the US Civil War, Union POWs escape in a balloon and end up stranded on a South Pacific island, inhabited by giant plants and animals. They must use their ingenuity to survive the dangers, and to devise a way to return home. Sequel to '20,000 Leagues Under the Sea' .
Director: Cy Endfield
Genre: Adventure, Science Fiction
Runtime: 101 min
Release Date: December 19, 1961
Cast
- Michael Craig - Capt. Cyrus Harding
- Joan Greenwood - Lady Mary Fairchild
- Michael Callan - Herbert Brown
- Gary Merrill - Gideon Spilitt
- Herbert Lom - Captain Nemo
- Beth Rogan - Elena Fairchild
- Percy Herbert - Sgt. Pencroft
- Dan Jackson - Cpl. Neb Nugent
- Harry Monty - Pirate (uncredited)
Screenplay
- John Prebble (Screenplay)
- Daniel B. Ullman (Screenplay)
- Crane Wilbur (Screenplay)
- Jules Verne (Novel)
Music: Bernard Herrmann
Cinematography: Wilkie Cooper
Editing: Frederick Wilson
Production: Ameran Films, Columbia Pictures
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $2M
Original Language: en
Themes
Being Marooned and Escaping the Island, Ocean and Sea Adventures
Keywords
exotic island, based on novel or book, submarine, escape, war correspondent, jules verne, cave, hot air balloon, beehive, giant insect, romance, giant bird, stranded, marooned, pirate
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Mysterious Island about?
- During the US Civil War, Union POWs escape in a balloon and end up stranded on a South Pacific island, inhabited by giant plants and animals. They must use their ingenuity to survive the dangers, and to devise a way to return home. Sequel to '20,000 Leagues Under the Sea' .
- Who directed Mysterious Island?
- Mysterious Island was directed by Cy Endfield.
- Who stars in Mysterious Island?
- Mysterious Island stars Michael Craig, Joan Greenwood, Michael Callan, Gary Merrill, Herbert Lom, Beth Rogan.
- How long is Mysterious Island?
- Mysterious Island has a runtime of 1h 41m (101 minutes).
- What genre is Mysterious Island?
- Mysterious Island is a Adventure, Science Fiction film.
- What is the budget of Mysterious Island?
- Mysterious Island had a budget of $2M.
- Where was Mysterious Island produced?
- Mysterious Island was produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.
- What are the themes of Mysterious Island?
- The themes of Mysterious Island include: Being Marooned and Escaping the Island, Ocean and Sea Adventures.