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A world beyond imagination! Adventure beyond belief! - Mysterious Island
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Title: Mysterious Island

Release Date: 19 Dec 1961

Runtime: 1h 41m

Genre: Adventure, Science Fiction

Director: Ameran Films, Columbia Pictures

Production Companies: Ameran Films, Columbia Pictures

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' .

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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.6 (188 votes)

Cast

  • Capt. Cyrus Harding: Michael Craig
  • Lady Mary Fairchild: Joan Greenwood
  • Herbert Brown: Michael Callan
  • Gideon Spilitt: Gary Merrill
  • Captain Nemo: Herbert Lom
  • Elena Fairchild: Beth Rogan
  • Sgt. Pencroft: Percy Herbert
  • Cpl. Neb Nugent: Dan Jackson
  • Pirate (uncredited): Harry Monty
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