

Mysterious Island
1961-12-19 · 101 min · ★ 6.6
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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- Directors
- Cy Endfield
- Production companies
- Ameran Films, Columbia Pictures
- Countries
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 2,000,000
Top Cast
Michael CraigCapt. Cyrus Harding
Joan GreenwoodLady Mary Fairchild
Gary MerrillGideon Spilitt
Herbert LomCaptain Nemo
Beth RoganElena Fairchild
Percy HerbertSgt. Pencroft
Dan JacksonCpl. Neb NugentTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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