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Mysterious Island
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Mysterious Island

1961-12-19 · 101 min · ★ 6.6

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' .

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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 CraigMichael CraigCapt. Cyrus Harding
Joan GreenwoodJoan GreenwoodLady Mary Fairchild
Michael CallanHerbert Brown
Gary MerrillGary MerrillGideon Spilitt
Herbert LomHerbert LomCaptain Nemo
Beth RoganBeth RoganElena Fairchild
Percy HerbertPercy HerbertSgt. Pencroft
Dan JacksonDan JacksonCpl. Neb Nugent
Harry MontyPirate (uncredited)

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