Mysterious Island(1961)
“A world beyond imagination! Adventure beyond belief!”
Overview
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
Studio
Ameran Films
Budget
$2M
Cast
Michael Craig
as Capt. Cyrus Harding
Joan Greenwood
as Lady Mary Fairchild
Michael Callan
as Herbert Brown
Gary Merrill
as Gideon Spilitt
Herbert Lom
as Captain Nemo
Beth Rogan
as Elena Fairchild
Percy Herbert
as Sgt. Pencroft
Dan Jackson
as Cpl. Neb Nugent
Harry Monty
as Pirate (uncredited)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1961
Runtime
1h 41m
Language
English
Rating
6.6 / 10
Budget
$2M
Production Companies
Ameran Films • Columbia Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Mysterious Island?▼
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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 and released in 1961. It is a adventure, science fiction film.
How long is Mysterious Island?▼
Mysterious Island has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
Who stars in Mysterious Island?▼
The cast of Mysterious Island includes Michael Craig as Capt. Cyrus Harding, Joan Greenwood as Lady Mary Fairchild, Michael Callan as Herbert Brown, Gary Merrill as Gideon Spilitt, Herbert Lom as Captain Nemo and more.
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