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Around the World in 80 Days

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Victorian-era Englishman Phileas Fogg (David Niven) proclaims before his fellow members of a London gentleman's club that he can circumnavigate the globe in a mere 80 days, further boasting that he will bet the princely sum of 20,000 pounds on the success of his endeavor. With his stalwart manservant Passepartout (Cantinflas) alongside, he goes forth on his adventure, pursued by a dogged Police Inspector (Robert Newton) who suspects Fogg of chicanery.
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It's undeniably shallow, but its cheerful lack of pretense -- as well as its grand scale and star-stuffed cast -- help make Around the World in 80 Days charmingly light-hearted entertainment.

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Times (UK) Staff The Times (UK) Outstanding in the long part of Mr. Fogg's faithful valet, Passepartout, is Cantinflas, a sad-faced comedian with a delightful economy of gesture and expression, who adds just the right note of implausibility to the whole highly improbable affair. Aug 27, 2020 Full Review TIME Staff TIME Magazine The wonder is that this Polyphemus of productions does not simply collapse of its own overweight; but, thanks principally to Showman Todd, the picture skips along with an amazing lightness. Feb 18, 2009 Full Review Variety Staff Variety With a smash lineup of stars in major and minor parts, Todd has turned out a surefire hit. Jan 28, 2008 Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy This adaptation of the Jules Verne novel has its moments, but infinitely more interesting than what appears on screen are the stories surrounding its maker. Rated: 2.5/4 Feb 22, 2025 Full Review Mark Johnson Awards Daily An elongated, swollen film, somehow both frantic and plodding, with more cameos than substance, 80 Days is an extravaganza with little to do other than entertain. But it knows that and isn’t really trying to be anything else. Jun 27, 2023 Full Review Dilys Powell Sunday Times (UK) Around the World in Eighty Days is like a serial; a serial in brilliant Technicolor and a system by now called, I believe, Cinestage, ending in the most ingenious credits I have ever seen. It is a journey through scenes where the sun is aways shining. Aug 9, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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alan g A very good adventure film. David Niven as the quintessential English Gentleman plays perfectly. Cantinflas at his comedic best and Crazy Shirley at her most beautiful. Great supporting cast. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 04/24/25 Full Review PROFORLIFE B The movie felt very boring there was barely and action and the whole time the main characters were talking if your looking to waste time on useless knowledge this is the movie for you Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 04/13/25 Full Review Jeff N Can't believe low scores which much be from younger viewers. This type of elegance and granduer isn't reproduced today. Maybe I'm old fashioned but they dont make movies like they used to. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/23/24 Full Review Alec B The scope of the production, while innovative for the time, no longer covers for the overlong and dull narrative. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 01/10/24 Full Review Logan J It is woefully underwhelming but it is cheery and fun to watch. I personally think that the book was much better but that can be said about many movies adapted from novels. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 12/01/23 Full Review CodyZamboni Z Movie is way too long, But stunning widescreen location cinematography, and likable characters make it worthwhile, Major standout in the star studded cast is the charming Shirley MacLaine. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/16/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Michael Anderson

Director

David Niven

Phileas Fogg

Mario Moreno 'Cantinflas'

Passepartout

Shirley MacLaine

Princess Aouda

Robert Newton

Mr. Fix

Charles Boyer

Monsieur Gasse, Travel Agent

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Synopsis Victorian-era Englishman Phileas Fogg (David Niven) proclaims before his fellow members of a London gentleman's club that he can circumnavigate the globe in a mere 80 days, further boasting that he will bet the princely sum of 20,000 pounds on the success of his endeavor. With his stalwart manservant Passepartout (Cantinflas) alongside, he goes forth on his adventure, pursued by a dogged Police Inspector (Robert Newton) who suspects Fogg of chicanery.
Director
Michael Anderson
Producer
Michael Todd
Screenwriter
Jules Verne, James Poe, John Farrow
Distributor
Warner Home Vídeo, United Artists, Warner Bros.
Production Co
Michael Todd Company
Rating
G
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 17, 1956, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 29, 2017
Runtime
2h 50m
Sound Mix
Surround, Magnetic Stereo 6 Track, Mono
Aspect Ratio
70mm, Scope (2.35:1)
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