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Journey to the Center of the Earth (1959)

โ€œA fabulous world below the worldโ€

6.9/10 ยท 530 votes 2h 12m g FantasyAdventureFamily

#10 of 11 films from 1959 #475 of 1079 in fantasy

Directed by Henry Levin ยท Written by Jules Verne, Charles Brackett, Walter Reisch

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Overview

An Edinburgh professor and assorted colleagues follow an explorer's trail down an extinct Icelandic volcano to the earth's center.

Cast

James Masonas Sir Oliver S. Lindenbrook
Pat Booneas Alexander 'Alec' McKuen
Arlene Dahlas Carla Gรถteborg
Diane Bakeras Jenny Lindenbrook
Thayer Davidas Count Saknussem
Peter Ronsonas Hans Belker
Robert Adleras Groom
Alan Napieras Dean
Alex Finlaysonas Prof. Bayle
Alan Caillouas Rector
Edith Evansonas Innkeeper
Ivan Triesaultas Prof. Gรถteborg
Kendrick Huxhamas Scots Newsman
Owen McGiveneyas Shopkeeper

Facts

Release dateDecember 15, 1959
Runtime132 min (2h 12m) โ€” longer as the 1959 average of 120 min
GenresFantasy, Adventure, Family
LanguageEN
Budget$3,440,000
Box office$10,000,000 (2.9ร— budget)
IMDbtt0052948

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Questions

How long is Journey to the Center of the Earth?
Journey to the Center of the Earth runs 132 minutes (2h 12m).
Is Journey to the Center of the Earth worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.9/10 across 530 votes, which places it #10 of 11 films released in 1959 in this index (top 18%) and #475 among 1079 fantasy titles.
Who directed Journey to the Center of the Earth?
Journey to the Center of the Earth was directed by Henry Levin.
Who stars in Journey to the Center of the Earth?
James Mason as Sir Oliver S. Lindenbrook; Pat Boone as Alexander 'Alec' McKuen; Arlene Dahl as Carla Gรถteborg; Diane Baker as Jenny Lindenbrook; Thayer David as Count Saknussem; Peter Ronson as Hans Belker.
What is Journey to the Center of the Earth rated?
It carries a g certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Journey to the Center of the Earth?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/100962.

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