Around the World in 80 Days (1956)
It's a wonderful world, if you'll only take the time to go around it!
Based on the famous book by Jules Verne the movie follows Phileas Fogg on his journey around the world. Which has to be completed within 80 days, a very short period for those days.
Director: Michael Anderson
Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Romance
Runtime: 182 min
Release Date: October 17, 1956
Cast
- David Niven - Phileas Fogg
- Cantinflas - Passepartout
- Shirley MacLaine - Princess Aouda
- Robert Newton - Mr. Fix
- Finlay Currie - Whist Partner
- Robert Morley - Ralph
- Charles Boyer - Monsieur Gasse
- Gilbert Roland - Achmed Abdullah
- Marlene Dietrich - Saloon Hostess
- Frank Sinatra - Saloon Pianist
Screenplay
- John Farrow (Screenplay)
- James Poe (Screenplay)
- Jules Verne (Screenplay)
- Jules Verne (Novel)
- S.J. Perelman (Screenplay)
Music: Victor Young
Cinematography: Lionel Lindon
Editing: Paul Weatherwax, Howard Epstein
Production: Michael Todd Company
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Español, Français
Budget: $6M
Box Office: $42M
Original Language: en
Themes
Legendary Quests and Hero's Journey, Hidden Portal: Journey Behind the Wardrobe, Epic Adventure and Journey
Keywords
bet, saloon, bullfighting, based on novel or book, elephant, journey around the world, jules verne, detective, scotland yard, hot air balloon, wager, steampunk, train, valet, around the world
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Around the World in 80 Days about?
- Based on the famous book by Jules Verne the movie follows Phileas Fogg on his journey around the world. Which has to be completed within 80 days, a very short period for those days.
- Who directed Around the World in 80 Days?
- Around the World in 80 Days was directed by Michael Anderson.
- Who stars in Around the World in 80 Days?
- Around the World in 80 Days stars David Niven, Cantinflas, Shirley MacLaine, Robert Newton, Finlay Currie, Robert Morley.
- How long is Around the World in 80 Days?
- Around the World in 80 Days has a runtime of 3h 2m (182 minutes).
- What genre is Around the World in 80 Days?
- Around the World in 80 Days is a Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Romance film.
- What is the budget of Around the World in 80 Days?
- Around the World in 80 Days had a budget of $6M.
- How much did Around the World in 80 Days gross?
- Around the World in 80 Days grossed $42M worldwide.
- Where was Around the World in 80 Days produced?
- Around the World in 80 Days was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Around the World in 80 Days?
- The themes of Around the World in 80 Days include: Legendary Quests and Hero's Journey, Hidden Portal: Journey Behind the Wardrobe, Epic Adventure and Journey.