Around the World in 80 Days

Original title: Around the World in Eighty Days

1956
G
2h 55m

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6.7/10

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David Niven and Cantinflas in Around the World in 80 Days (1956)

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Adventure Epic Globetrotting Adventure Adventure Comedy Family Romance

A Victorian Englishman bets that with the new steamships and railways he can circumnavigate the globe in eighty days.A Victorian Englishman bets that with the new steamships and railways he can circumnavigate the globe in eighty days.A Victorian Englishman bets that with the new steamships and railways he can circumnavigate the globe in eighty days.

Directors
- Michael Anderson
- John Farrow
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IMDb RATING

6.7/10

30K

YOUR RATING

Directors
- Michael Anderson
- John Farrow
Writers
Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

Won 5 Oscars
- 14 wins & 5 nominations total

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Trivia
This movie created the idea of "cameo roles" as a way to invite established stars to participate in a production.

Goofs
In San Francisco the prostitutes jump off a wagon full of beer barrels marked 'Pabst Blue Ribbon.' It was called Select until 1882. Due to their practice of tying a blue ribbon around the neck, it was frequently asked for as 'that blue ribbon beer.'

Quotes
Princess Aouda: Have there been any women in his life?
Passepartout: I assume he had a mother, but I am not certain.

Crazy credits
The last line of dialogue is "This is the end". The closing credits then begin with the words WHO WAS SEEN IN WHAT SCENE ... AND WHO DID WHAT. The story is then recapped in 6 minutes of simple, minimally animated cartoon images, allowing the names of the many cast members who each appeared in just one scene to be shown in relation to that scene, often adjacent to a cartoon image of their character. The cast is therein listed in order of appearance. The character names don't appear. Some of the crew credits (WHO DID WHAT) are interspersed with the cast credits, with the remainder at the end. The very last thing shown is the film's title.

Alternate versions
When Warner Bros. bought the rights to this film from Elizabeth Taylor (to whom United Artists lost control of the film in the 1970s) for its later re-releases, some prints were heavily edited. An uncut print of the 35mm version has been shown on cable TV.

Connections
Edited into The Monkees: Monkees Mind Their Manor (1968)

Soundtracks
Rock-a-Bye Baby
(uncredited)
Arranged by Victor Young
[In the score: When the scientists go to sleep in the "Trip to the Moon" sequence.]

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8/10

Best imitation of one of the finest work by Jules Verne.

Well before ditching in this movie I had a glimpse of the book and I feel very delighted about the extraordinary vision of Jules Verne. He had predicted many inventions and innovations before the time, but I felt more delighted after seeing this movie. The true essence of Jules Verne's literal work is flawlessly captured by director Michael Anderson. This movie is true extravaganza with some special acting by veteran actor David Niven. His portrayal of arrogant, time-table stricken rich innovator was immaculate. This movie also has handful of cameos played by great actors like Frank Sinatra and others. Only one thing that can bother viewers is its immense length where some scenes are monotonous and make you feel loitered. Over all it's a great movie and best motional version of Jules Verne's finest work. The movie won five Oscars including best picture of 1956.