Around the World in 80 Days (1956)

A Victorian Englishman bets that with the new steamships and railways he can circumnavigate the globe in eighty days.

Directors:

Michael Anderson, John Farrow (uncredited)

Writers:

James Poe (screenplay), John Farrow (screenplay)

Stars:

David Niven, Cantinflas, Shirley MacLaine

Won 5 Oscars. Another 8 wins & 5 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
David Niven	...	Phileas Fogg
Cantinflas	...	Passepartout
Shirley MacLaine	...	Princess Aouda
Robert Newton	...	Inspector Fix
Charles Boyer	...	Monsieur Gasse - Thomas Cook Paris Clerk
Joe E. Brown	...	Fort Kearney Station Master
Martine Carol	...	Girl in Paris Railroad Station
John Carradine	...	Col. Stamp Proctor - San Francisco Politico
Charles Coburn	...	Steamship Company Hong Kong Clerk
Ronald Colman	...	Great Indian Peninsular Railway Official
Melville Cooper	...	Mr. Talley - Steward R.M.S 'Mongolia'
Noël Coward	...	Roland Hesketh-Baggott - London Employment Agency Manager (as Noel Coward)
Finlay Currie	...	Andrew Stuart
Reginald Denny	...	Bombay Police Inspector
Andy Devine	...	First Mate of the 'S. S. Henrietta'

Storyline

When this movie is made in 1956, one could circumnavigate the globe in a little less than two days. When Jules Verne wrote the story "Around the World in Eighty Days" in 1872, he predicted that one day man could accomplish the task in eighty hours, but which most considered folly to do in eighty days in current times, that is except for people like Englishman Phileas Fogg, a regimented man who believed all it would take is exacting work, the skills he possesses. He just has to make sure a train's schedule meets the required sailing schedule which meets the required coach schedule and so on. As such, he takes up what ends up being the highly publicized twenty thousand pounds sterling wager from his fellow members at the London Reform Club to do so, losing the bet which would ruin him financially. Along for the ride is Fogg's new, loyal and devoted valet, the recently arrived Latin immigrant, Passepartout, who possesses unusual skills which could be major assets, but whose all consuming...

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Plot Keywords:

hot air balloon | race against time | victorian era | based on novel | englishman abroad | 

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Taglines:

Hop on a sailing railroad across The West! Be attacked by fierce prairie Indians! Rescue a Princess in India! Sail a burning Atlantic paddle-wheeler! Fight bulls in Spain! Romp through Paris!

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Genres:

Adventure | Comedy | Family | Romance

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Certificate:

G

Did You Know?

Trivia

Noël Coward was the first star in England to sign for the project.

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Goofs

As the train travels east across India, Passepartout looks out the window at the setting sun. The sun would have been to the west, at the rear of the train, not north, the direction from the window.

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Quotes

Phileas Fogg: Madam, will you join me on the verandah? I understand they serve an outstanding lemon squash.

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Crazy Credits

There are no opening credits. The film begins with 'Edward R. Murrow (I)' narrating a prologue showing the history of flight. Then, the actual story begins with no opening credits whatsoever.

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Alternate Versions

Some older TV prints of "Around The World in 80 Days" eliminate the prologue. The film was also often subject to indiscriminate cutting in the past for commercial TV broadcasts due to its length. Now that the full-length widescreen "roadshow" version has been restored for DVD, this version will hopefully be made available for future TV broadcasts.

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Connections

Referenced in Making Good: Reach 4 the Stars (2019)

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Soundtracks

The Girl I Left Behind Me
Traditional
[Played by a band during march in the San Francisco]

User Reviews

Best imitation of one of the finest work by Jules Verne.

Well before ditching in this movie I had a glimpse of the book and I feel very delighted about the extraordinary vision of Jules Verne. He had predicted many inventions and innovations before the time, but I felt more delighted after seeing this movie. The true essence of Jules Verne's literal work is flawlessly captured by director Michael Anderson. This movie is true extravaganza with some special acting by veteran actor David Niven. His portrayal of arrogant, time-table stricken rich innovator was immaculate. This movie also has handful of cameos played by great actors like Frank Sinatra and others. Only one thing that can bother viewers is its immense length where some scenes are monotonous and make you feel loitered. Over all it's a great movie and best motional version of Jules Verne's finest work. The movie won five Oscars including best picture of 1956.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English Spanish French

Release Date:

17 October 1956 (USA)

Also Known As:

Michael Todd's Around the World in 80 Days

Filming Locations:

Yokohama, Kanagawa, Honshu, Japan

Box Office

Budget:

$6,000,000 (estimated)

Gross USA:

$42,000,000

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$42,000,000

Company Credits

Production Co:

Michael Todd Company

Technical Specs

Runtime:

167 min 167 min (35 mm) 183 min (with entr'acte and exit music) 135 min (video) 182 min (TCM print)

Sound Mix:

4-Track Stereo (Mag-optical) (35 mm prints) (1956) Mono (optical) (35 mm prints) (re-release prints) 70 mm 6-Track (70 mm prints) (Westrex Recording System) 4-Track Stereo (Perspecta Sound encoding) (35 mm magnetic prints) (1956)

Color:

Color (Eastman Color) Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.20 : 1