Around the World in 80 Days (I) (1989– ) 7.0
A Victorian Age English gentleman takes a wager that he can circle the globe in the unprecedented time of just 80 days. |
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Around the World in 80 Days (I) (1989– ) 7.0
A Victorian Age English gentleman takes a wager that he can circle the globe in the unprecedented time of just 80 days. |
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| Pierce Brosnan | ... |
Phileas Fogg
(3 episodes, 1989)
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| Eric Idle | ... |
Jean Passepartout
(3 episodes, 1989)
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| Julia Nickson | ... |
Princess Aouda
(3 episodes, 1989)
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| Peter Ustinov | ... |
Detective Wilbur Fix
(3 episodes, 1989)
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| Jack Klugman | ... |
Capt. Bunsby
(3 episodes, 1989)
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| Roddy McDowall | ... |
McBaines
(3 episodes, 1989)
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| Darren McGavin | ... |
Benjamin Mudge
(3 episodes, 1989)
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| Robert Morley | ... |
Wentworth
(3 episodes, 1989)
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| Stephen Nichols | ... |
Jesse James
(3 episodes, 1989)
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| Lee Remick | ... |
Sarah Bernhardt
(3 episodes, 1989)
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| Jill St. John | ... |
Woman mistaken for Princess Aouda
(3 episodes, 1989)
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| Robert Wagner | ... |
Alfred Bennett
(3 episodes, 1989)
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| Arielle Dombasle | ... |
Lucette
(3 episodes, 1989)
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| Gabriele Ferzetti | ... |
Italian Chief of Police
(3 episodes, 1989)
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| Henry Gibson | ... |
Train Conductor
(3 episodes, 1989)
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| John Hillerman | ... |
Sir Francis Commarty
(3 episodes, 1989)
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| Rick Jason | ... |
Cornelius Vanderbilt
(3 episodes, 1989)
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| Christopher Lee | ... |
Stuart
(3 episodes, 1989)
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| Patrick Macnee | ... |
Ralph Gautier
(3 episodes, 1989)
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| John Mills | ... |
Faversham
(3 episodes, 1989)
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| Pernell Roberts | ... |
Captain Speedy
(3 episodes, 1989)
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| James Sikking | ... |
Jenks
(3 episodes, 1989)
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| Simon Ward | ... |
Flannigan
(3 episodes, 1989)
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John Abineri | ... |
Father Gruber
(3 episodes, 1989)
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Yves Aubert | ... |
Gravier
(3 episodes, 1989)
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Bill Bailey | ... |
Captain Phillips
(3 episodes, 1989)
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Peter Birrel | ... |
Brindisi Terminal Clerk
(3 episodes, 1989)
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John Carlin | ... |
Forster
(3 episodes, 1989)
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Jean-Pierre Castaldi | ... |
Lenoir
(3 episodes, 1989)
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Lane Cooper | ... |
Kyaukese
(3 episodes, 1989)
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Julian Curry | ... |
Wilson
(3 episodes, 1989)
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Ellis Dale | ... |
Bank Clerk
(3 episodes, 1989)
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Bruce Troy Davis | ... |
Captain Lacey
(3 episodes, 1989)
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Edward Dentith | ... |
Faversham's Aide
(3 episodes, 1989)
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Hugo De Vernier | ... |
Louis Pasteur
(3 episodes, 1989)
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Gérard Dimiglio | ... |
Bonheur First Officer
(3 episodes, 1989)
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Roy Evans | ... |
Shirley Rose Engineer
(3 episodes, 1989)
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Don Ferguson | ... |
Bombay Director of Police
(3 episodes, 1989)
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Henry Fong | ... |
T'ung Chih
(3 episodes, 1989)
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Michael Gable | ... |
Frank James
(3 episodes, 1989)
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Maurice Gardette | ... |
French Consul
(3 episodes, 1989)
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Arne Gordon | ... |
Bank Guard
(3 episodes, 1989)
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Olivier Hémon | ... |
Georges
(3 episodes, 1989)
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Colin Higgins | ... |
Reporter
(3 episodes, 1989)
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Mark Holmes | ... |
Major Bryce
(3 episodes, 1989)
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George Ip | ... |
Tailor
(3 episodes, 1989)
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Subhash Joshi | ... |
Indian Gentleman
(3 episodes, 1989)
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Abraham Lee | ... |
Carnatic Steamship Clerk
(3 episodes, 1989)
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Ming-yang Li | ... |
Sinji Servant
(3 episodes, 1989)
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Lily Leung | ... |
Empress
(3 episodes, 1989)
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| Joseph Long | ... |
Italian Squad Leader
(3 episodes, 1989)
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Victor Maddern | ... |
Liverpool Ticket Agent
(3 episodes, 1989)
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| Anna Massey | ... |
Queen Victoria
(3 episodes, 1989)
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| Ian McNeice | ... |
Batcular
(3 episodes, 1989)
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| Ajay Mehta | ... |
Calcutta Harbor Clerk
(3 episodes, 1989)
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Christopher Muncke | ... |
Vanderbilt First Officer
(3 episodes, 1989)
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Pierre Olaf | ... |
Captain Rondicherry
(3 episodes, 1989)
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Sai-Kit Yung | ... |
Bayfront Hotel Clerk
(3 episodes, 1989)
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Arun Pathela | ... |
Kiru
(3 episodes, 1989)
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John Rapley | ... |
Reverend Samuel Smythe
(3 episodes, 1989)
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Terrence Scammell | ... |
Grimes
(3 episodes, 1989)
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Peter Sharman | ... |
English Consul Clerk
(3 episodes, 1989)
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Eve Schickle | ... |
The Harlot
(3 episodes, 1989)
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Cassie Stuart | ... |
Madelaine
(3 episodes, 1989)
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Tommy Tam | ... |
Chinese Dockworker
(3 episodes, 1989)
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Theodore Thomas | ... |
Police Chief
(3 episodes, 1989)
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Violetta | ... |
Mildred
(3 episodes, 1989)
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Ed Wiley | ... |
Ffolkestone
(3 episodes, 1989)
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Tariq Yunus | ... |
Prince Bayinnaung
(3 episodes, 1989)
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Phileas Fogg accepts a wager to prove his contention that a man can go around the world in 80 days. After betting his entire fortune, he takes his new butler (a man hoping for a quite life) on a tour of the world. However, just before the time he leaves, the Bank of England is robbed and a Detective believes that Fogg is the guilty party and he sets out after him. Written by Dennis Kytasaari <djk@xnet.com>
The book by Jules Verne is a masterpiece, and of all the three versions of it I've seen(this, 1956 and 2004) in my opinion this mini-series is the best version. There are some scenes that are not in the book, but they didn't bother me, they were just as entertaining as the ones that were. I had no problem with the length either, to give the book justice I personally think it works better as a mini-series. On its own terms, the mini-series is very entertaining too. The costumes, photography, geographical locations and sets are wonderful, the various scenes and going-ons are consistently entertaining and interesting completely with some fun references to various historical figures and the writing is excellent and has the feel of Verne's style too. The acting is right on the money, Pierce Brosnan and Eric Idle are both superb, and spotting familiar faces such as Robert Morley, Roddy McDowell and Peter Ustinov is a sheer delight in itself. All in all, excellent mini-series and for me the best version, if more deserving of a better DVD. 9/10 Bethany Cox