It is welldirected by a major studio talent, michael anderson around the. Julie cox 20 000 leagues under the sea 1997 stock photo. Distributie richard crenna, ben cross, julie cox, paul gross, michael jayston. In 1886, a french marine biologist aboard an american warship is scouring the atlantic ocean in search of a sea monster that routinely attacks and sinks passing ships. It was personally produced by walt disney through walt disney productions, directed by richard fleischer, and stars kirk douglas, james mason, paul lukas, and. There is a jules verne book which was made into a film called, 20000 leagues under the sea. This 1954 disney version of jules vernes 20,000 leagues under the sea represented the studios costliest and most elaborate americanfilmed effort to date. It is based on the novel by jules verne the film featured kirk douglas as ned land, paul lukas as professor pierre aronnax, peter lorre as conseil, and james mason as captain nemo, as well as a memorable design for the nautilus and, of course, the memorable giant squid attack. Sep 16, 2014 david fincher has revealed that he had to pull out of directing disneys remake of their 1954 nautical epic, 20,000 leagues under the sea, because the studio wasntt happy with his casting. A professor paul lukas seeks the truth about a legendary sea monster in the years just after the. There have been several film versions of 20, 000 leagues under the sea, this one along with the walt disney classic i found to be the best. Richard crenna stars as henry aronnax, a marine biologist, who. But in 1997 it was decided the movie would be remade for television, one for cbs and one for abc. There are no female characters with speaking roles in this film, either.
Get 50% off hundreds of family movies when you preorder on fandangonow today. For those confused that the title 20, 000 leagues under the sea must have something to do with a sports widow who finds her dream coming true, a quick lesson in measures. This version of 20, 000 leagues under the sea is an annual hallmark family special. The swashbuckler genre bumped into science fiction in 1954 for one of hollywoods great entertainments, 20,000 leagues under the sea. With richard crenna, ben cross, julie cox, paul gross. Wikizero 20,000 leagues under the sea 1997 hallmark film. A list of movies similar to 20,000 leagues under the sea 1997 hallmark. Kirk douglas, peter lorre, and paul lukas played the hapless trio of seamen who, while attempting to investigate a string of. That means its a female lead story because hallmark only does female lead stories, and that its nonviolent. The other was a hallmark presentation with ben cross as captain nemo.
Watch 20,000 leagues under the sea 1997 online for free. Based on the novel of the same name by jules verne, it is most notable for replacing the character of professor aronnaxs manservant, with the professors daughter, who disguises herself as a boy so that she may accompany her father aboard. Submarine voyage mysterious island 20,000 leagues under the sea tokyo disneysea attraction journey to the center of the earth les mysteres du nautilus. Hallmarks 20,000 leagues under the sea 1997 with ben cross. With kirk douglas, james mason, paul lukas, peter lorre. It is the job of professor pierre aronnax, a marine expert.
The film cuts to the chase and hustles along in a tight 95 minutes, but nothing thats important in the book seems missing from this film. It is most notable for replacing the character of professor aronnaxs manservant, conseil, with the professors daughter, sophie, who disguises herself as a boy so that she may. They are intercepted by a mysterious captain nemo and his incredible submarine. Mar 20, 2009 20, 000 leagues under the sea 1997 tv movie hallmark journey to the center of the earth 1999 tv movie hallmark around the world in 80 days 2004 jackie chan.
Maybe this has been wrongly stated as 20000 leagues below the sea. There have been several film versions of 20,000 leagues under the sea, this one along with the walt disney classic i found to be the best. Journey to the center of the earth 1999 tv movie hallmark. Watch out for paul gross due south who plays ned in this film. Michael anderson directed this tv movie version of jules vernes oftadapted science fiction classic 20000 leagues under the sea. In 1867, professor aronnax richard crenna, renowned marine biologist, is summoned by the navy to identify the mysterious sea creature that.
Captain 2019 30,000 mil pod morem 2007 20 000 mil pod morem tv film 1997 20. Crenna and cross are really excellent in this film. Based on the novel of the same name by jules verne, it is most notable for replacing the character of professor aronnaxs manservant, conseil, with the professors daughter, sophie, who. This is how disney sunk david finchers 20,000 leagues.
The year is 1886, when new englands fishing harbours are the scene for a creature of unknown origin destroying ships at sea. Michael anderson directed this tv movie version of jules vernes oftadapted science fiction classic 20,000 leagues under the sea. The jules verne story of adventure under the sea was walt disneys magnificent debut into liveaction films. Some old stereotypes come through in scenes where island natives are portrayed as primitive and brutal.
Twenty thousand leagues under the sea 1997 part 1 of 9. Parents need to know that 20,000 leagues under the sea is disneys version of the classic 19th century jules verne novel of the same name. Hallmarks 20,000 leagues under the sea 1997 with ben. In the 19th century, an expert marine biologist is hired by the government to determine whats sinking ships all over the ocean. The swashbuckler genre bumped into science fiction in 1954 for one of hollywoods great entertainments, 20, 000 leagues under the sea. For the 1997 hallmark channel film, see 20,000 leagues under the sea 1997 hallmark film. With michael caine, patrick dempsey, mia sara, adewale akinnuoyeagbaje. The underwater sequence with the sharks was thrilling. It was written by brian nelson and directed by rod hardy.
This 1954 disney version of jules vernes 20, 000 leagues under the sea represented the studios costliest and most elaborate americanfilmed effort to date. This is how disney sunk david finchers 20,000 leagues under. This is how disney sunk david finchers 20,000 leagues under the sea sep. In the 19th century, expert marine biologist pierre aronnax is hired by the government to investigate a strange series of attacks at sea. Parents need to know that 20, 000 leagues under the sea is disneys version of the classic 19th century jules verne novel of the same name. A ship sent to investigate a wave of mysterious sinkings encounters the advanced submarine, the nautilus, commanded by captain nemo. Michael anderson directed this tv movie version of jules vernes oftadapted science fiction classic 20, 000 leagues under the sea. In the 19th century, an expert marine biologist is hired by the. For those confused that the title 20,000 leagues under the sea must have something to do with a sports widow who finds her dream coming true, a quick lesson in measures. Richard crenna stars as henry aronnax, a marine biologist, who, along with his crew, must confront the maniacal genius captain nemo ben cross, helmsman of the nautilus.