Synopsis
Based on the famous book by Jules Verne the movie follows Phileas Fogg on his journey around the world. Which has to be completed within 80 days, a very short period for those days.
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Cast
- David NivenPhileas Fogg
- CantinflasPassepartout
- Finlay CurrieWhist Partner
- Robert MorleyRalph
- Charles BoyerMonsieur Gasse
- Robert NewtonMr. Fix
- Gilbert RolandAchmed Abdullah
- Marlene DietrichSaloon Hostess
- Frank SinatraSaloon Pianist
- Buster KeatonTrain Conductor
Recommendations
- 100
New York Daily News
As far as its entertainment value goes, the picture should be a smash hit, as its impresario has inveigled so many of the top players of the day to put in an appearance on the screen, that it is the most star-studded film of all time. It is also an eye-filling travelogue, an exciting adventure and a very funny film. - 100
TV Guide Magazine
Everything about this big, beautiful movie smacks of authenticity, excitement, and massive showmanship. - 90
Variety
Around the World In 80 Days, is a smasheroo from start to finish. - 70
The New York Times
It makes like a wild adventure picture and, with some forty famous actors in "bit" roles, it also takes on the characteristic of a running recognition game. It is noisy with sound effects and music. It is overwhelmingly large in the process known as Todd-AO. It runs for two hours fifty-five minutes (not counting an intermission). And it is, undeniably, quite a show. - 70
Los Angeles Times
Todd and Anderson's Around the World in 80 Days is an overstuffed, star-crammed affair, but it's also a sly charmer. [11 Jun 1992, p.14] - 67
Christian Science Monitor
Broadway showman Mike Todd created this extravaganza, which launched the venerable movie tradition of the celebrity cameo. The color holds up well, although the leisurely pace may be an adjustment in today's world of fast-paced editing. [14 May 2004, p.14] - 63
ReelViews
Although Around the World in 80 Days offers gorgeous visuals, that’s not sufficient justification for watching a film – any film – for three hours. - 60
Empire
Entertaining Sunday afternoon stuff.
