Journey to the Center of the Earth(1959)
“A fabulous world below the world”
Overview
An Edinburgh professor and assorted colleagues follow an explorer's trail down an extinct Icelandic volcano to the earth's center.
Director
Henry Levin
Studio
Cooga Mooga
Budget
$3M
Revenue
$10M
Cast
James Mason
as Sir Oliver S. Lindenbrook
Arlene Dahl
as Carla Göteborg
Pat Boone
as Alexander 'Alec' McKuen
Peter Ronson
as Hans Belker
Thayer David
as Count Saknussem
Diane Baker
as Jenny Lindenbrook
Alan Napier
as Dean
Ben Wright
as Paisley
Alex Finlayson
as Prof. Bayle
Edith Evanson
as Innkeeper
Ivan Triesault
as Prof. Göteborg
Robert Adler
as Groom
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1959
Runtime
2h 12m
Language
Russian
Rating
6.9 / 10
Budget
$3M
Box Office
$10M
Production Companies
Cooga Mooga • Joseph M. Schenck Enterprises • 20th Century Fox
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Journey to the Center of the Earth?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Journey to the Center of the Earth (1959).
What is Journey to the Center of the Earth about?▼
An Edinburgh professor and assorted colleagues follow an explorer's trail down an extinct Icelandic volcano to the earth's center.
Who directed Journey to the Center of the Earth?▼
Journey to the Center of the Earth was directed by Henry Levin and released in 1959. It is a adventure, fantasy, family film.
How long is Journey to the Center of the Earth?▼
Journey to the Center of the Earth has a runtime of 2 hours and 12 minutes (132 minutes total).
Who stars in Journey to the Center of the Earth?▼
The cast of Journey to the Center of the Earth includes James Mason as Sir Oliver S. Lindenbrook, Arlene Dahl as Carla Göteborg, Pat Boone as Alexander 'Alec' McKuen, Peter Ronson as Hans Belker, Thayer David as Count Saknussem and more.
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