Directed by:
Richard FleischerScreenplay:
Earl FeltonCinematography:
Franz PlanerComposer:
Paul J. SmithCast:
Kirk Douglas, James Mason, Paul Lukas, Peter Lorre, Robert J. Wilke, Ted de Corsia, Harry Harvey, Percy Helton, Carleton Young, J.M. Kerrigan, Herb Vigran (more)VOD (4)
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Climb aboard the Nautilus ... and into a strange undersea world of spellbinding adventure! Kirk Douglas, Paul Lukas, and Peter Lorre star as shipwrecked survivors taken captive by the mysterious Captain Nemo, brilliantly portrayed by James Mason. Wavering between genius and madness, Nemo has launched a deadly crusade across the seven seas. But can the captive crew expose his evil plan before he destroys the world? (official distributor synopsis)
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There is nothing to criticize about this Verne film in terms of special effects and we can only nod our heads in approval and write that the Oscar for visual effects was definitely deserved in 1954. The underwater shots are breathtaking, the Nautilus is perfectly detailed, the fight with the giant squid has no flaws, it is really exciting and not for a second does it look ridiculous. What the time of creation affected, however, is the plot. Or rather, the necessary evils it contains, especially the guitar-playing scene(s) and the antics of the trained sea lion (a typical Disney admixture). But I won't give it less than four stars.
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A great adaptation of a Verne classic, which I wouldn't necessarily expect from Americans. They had great actors like Mason and Douglas leading the way, capturing attention, but Lorre also excels in his properly whimsical role. Thrilling, action-packed, yet still within limits suitable for a family film. Great sets and exterior work.
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