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Five Weeks in a Balloon

PG 1962 1h 41m Comedy List
Reviews 37% Audience Score 250+ Ratings
In order to claim a region of African land for England, ambitious inventor Samuel Fergusson (Cedric Hardwicke) creates a large balloon with an elaborate space for passengers. Among those joining Fergusson on his extended expedition are his dutiful assistant, Jacques (Fabian), as well as beautiful teacher Susan Gale (Barbara Eden) and hapless reporter Donald O'Shay (Red Buttons). Along the way, the group encounters a shifty slave trader (Peter Lorre) and various other eccentric characters. Read More Read Less
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Marlene Matouk Tampa Bay Times An exciting adventure story for children but a slow-moving bit of nonsense for adults. Jan 13, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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Steve D Cheep adventureless adventure. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 01/25/24 Full Review Audience Member The greatest, fantasticist, amazoinking adventuretacular fun for the whole wholesome family! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/07/23 Full Review Audience Member Worth seeing if only for Lorre, Buttons, & Eden. Colorful children's flick - or a late night flick. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/25/23 Full Review Audience Member Not for everyone, I suppose, at times dry and at other times over-silly and contrived, but always fun, and with the added bonus or a memorable theme song performed by The Brothers Four..... Rated 2 out of 5 stars 02/10/23 Full Review Audience Member a knock off of 'around the world in 80 days' mixed with 'voyage to the bottom of the sea' Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Audience Member Not bad for an older movie Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/04/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis In order to claim a region of African land for England, ambitious inventor Samuel Fergusson (Cedric Hardwicke) creates a large balloon with an elaborate space for passengers. Among those joining Fergusson on his extended expedition are his dutiful assistant, Jacques (Fabian), as well as beautiful teacher Susan Gale (Barbara Eden) and hapless reporter Donald O'Shay (Red Buttons). Along the way, the group encounters a shifty slave trader (Peter Lorre) and various other eccentric characters.
Director
Irwin Allen
Producer
Irwin Allen
Rating
PG
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 1, 2011
Runtime
1h 41m
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