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Mysterious Island (1961)

Movie ★ 6.6 101 min

Adventure Science Fiction

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' .

Cy Endfield Director

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Quick facts

Released
December 19, 1961
Runtime
101 min
Budget
$2.0M
IMDb
tt0055207
Country
United Kingdom, United States
Language
English
Studio
Ameran Films, Columbia Pictures

Themes

Cast

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

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Frequently asked questions

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.
Who stars in Mysterious Island?
Mysterious Island stars Michael Craig, Joan Greenwood, Michael Callan, Gary Merrill.
When was Mysterious Island released?
Mysterious Island is a 1961 adventure, science fiction film.
Where can I watch Mysterious Island?
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