20,000 Leagues Under the Sea poster

20,000 Leagues Under the Sea( 1954)

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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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Kirk Douglas

      Ned Land

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      James Mason

      Captain Nemo

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      Paul Lukas

      Prof. Pierre Arronax

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      Peter Lorre

      Conseil

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      Robert J. Wilke

      First Mate of the Nautilus

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      Ted de Corsia

      Capt. Farragut

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      Carleton Young

      John Howard

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      J.M. Kerrigan

      Billy

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      Percy Helton

      Coach Driver

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      Gloria Pall

      Blonde Girlfriend (uncredited)

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      Ron Nyman

      Sailor (uncredited)

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      Fred Graham

      Casey Moore (uncredited)

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      Harry Harvey

      Ticket Agent (uncredited)

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      Charles Grodin

      Drummer Boy (uncredited)

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      Harper Goff

      Minister in San Francisco Steam Packet office (uncredited)

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      Eddie Marr

      Shipping Agent (uncredited)

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      John Daheim

      Nautilus Seaman (uncredited)

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      Jack Stoney

      Police Detective (uncredited)

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      Laurie Mitchell

      One of Ned's Girlfriends

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      Jack Gargan

      Reporter from The Post (uncredited)

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      Dayton Lummis

      Reporter from The Bulletin (uncredited)

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      Jack Pennick

      Cannon Mate Carson (uncredited)

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      Herb Vigran

      Reporter for the Globe (uncredited)

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    A review by John Chard

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    Written by John Chard on Fri Mar 06 2020
    Wonderful Verne adaptation. Watched this one recently and was delighted to find it stands the test of time as one of the better Disney live action films on the market. A quality take on Jules Verne's advanced story of subs and the atomic threat that was soon to become ever so prominent in the public conscious. This adaptation is a corking sci-fi adventure that benefits from great work from all involved. The cast are just smashing, James Mason is the stand out as the barmy but intelligent protagonist Capt. Nemo, gruff and menacing with a dandy slice of camp into the proceedings. Then we ha...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    5000000.00

    Revenue

    28200000.00

    Keywords

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