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20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1954)

โ€œThe mightiest motion picture of them all!โ€

7.1/10 ยท 1,020 votes 2h 7m g FantasyAdventureScience-fictionFamily

#9 of 12 films from 1954 #342 of 1079 in fantasy

Directed by Richard Fleischer ยท Written by Jules Verne, Earl Felton

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Overview

A ship sent to investigate a wave of mysterious sinkings encounters the advanced submarine, the Nautilus, commanded by Captain Nemo.

Cast

Kirk Douglasas Ned Land
James Masonas Captain Nemo
Paul Lukasas Prof. Pierre Arronax
Peter Lorreas Conseil
Robert J. Wilkeas First Mate of the Nautilus
Ted de Corsiaas Capt. Farragut
Carleton Youngas John Howard
J.M. Kerriganas Billy
Percy Heltonas Coach Driver
Gloria Pallas Blonde Girlfriend (uncredited)
Ron Nymanas Sailor (uncredited)
Fred Grahamas Casey Moore (uncredited)
Harry Harveyas Ticket Agent (uncredited)
Charles Grodinas Drummer Boy (uncredited)

Facts

Release dateDecember 23, 1954
Runtime127 min (2h 7m) โ€” longer as the 1954 average of 113 min
GenresFantasy, Adventure, Science-fiction, Family
LanguageEN
Budget$5,000,000
Box office$28,200,000 (5.6ร— budget)
IMDbtt0046672

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Questions

How long is 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea?
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea runs 127 minutes (2h 7m).
Is 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.1/10 across 1,020 votes, which places it #9 of 12 films released in 1954 in this index (top 33%) and #342 among 1079 fantasy titles.
Who directed 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea?
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea was directed by Richard Fleischer. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Tora! Tora! Tora! (1970), Soylent Green (1973), Fantastic Voyage (1966).
Who stars in 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea?
Kirk Douglas as Ned Land; James Mason as Captain Nemo; Paul Lukas as Prof. Pierre Arronax; Peter Lorre as Conseil; Robert J. Wilke as First Mate of the Nautilus; Ted de Corsia as Capt. Farragut.
What is 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea rated?
It carries a g certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/3042.

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