Summary
In this adaptation of Jules Verne's classic adventure novel, David Niven portrays Phineas Fogg, the very embodiment of 19th-century British propriety and unflappability, who wagers that he can circle the globe in 80 days, thanks to such relatively recent innovations as locomotives and steamships. Ha... Full description
Summary: |
In this adaptation of Jules Verne's classic adventure novel, David Niven portrays Phineas Fogg, the very embodiment of 19th-century British propriety and unflappability, who wagers that he can circle the globe in 80 days, thanks to such relatively recent innovations as locomotives and steamships. Having staked his entire fortune on this bet, he gathers his butler, Passepartout (Mexican star Cantinflas), and sets out for Paris, the first stop on his whirlwind journey. Along the way, the travelers have numerous misadventures. |
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Item Description: |
Originally released as a motion picture in 1956. Based upon a book by Jules Verne. "28632"--Disc labels and container. |
Physical Description: |
2 videodiscs (182 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in. |
Format: |
DVD, region 1; Dolby digital; widescreen version. |
Audience: |
MPAA rating: G. |
Awards: |
Academy Awards, 1956: Best Motion Picture (Michael Todd, Producer); Best Cinematography (Color) (Lionel Lindon); Best Film Editing (Gene Ruggiero, Paul Weatherwax); Best Music (Music Score of a Dramatic or Comedy Picture) (Victor Young); Best Writing (Screenplay--Adapted) (James Poe, John Farrow, S.J. Perelman). Golden Globe Awards, 1957: Best Motion Picture - Drama (Michael Todd); Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical Or Comedy (Cantinflas). |
Production Credits: |
Director of photography, Lionel Lindon ; editors, Gene Ruggiero, Howard Epstein, Paul Weatherwax (uncredited) ; music, Victor Young ; art direction, James Sullivan, Ken Adams ; set decorator, Ross Dowd ; costume design, Miles White ; choreographer & dance director, Paul Godkin. |
ISBN: |
079078422X 9780790784229 |
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