A ship sent to investigate a wave of mysterious sinkings encounters the advanced submarine, the Nautilus, commanded by Captain Nemo.A ship sent to investigate a wave of mysterious sinkings encounters the advanced submarine, the Nautilus, commanded by Captain Nemo.A ship sent to investigate a wave of mysterious sinkings encounters the advanced submarine, the Nautilus, commanded by Captain Nemo.
- Won 2 Oscars
- 5 wins & 3 nominations total
Walter Bacon
- Townsman
- (uncredited)
John Barton
- Sailor
- (uncredited)
Oscar Blank
- Sailor
- (uncredited)
Chet Brandenburg
- Sailor
- (uncredited)
George Bruggeman
- Sailor
- (uncredited)
John Daheim
- Nautilus Seaman
- (uncredited)
Jack Gargan
- Reporter from The Post
- (uncredited)
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- Writers
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- TriviaThe undersea footage was shot in the Bahamas in the same location that was used for the silent 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1916).
- GoofsWhen the Nautilus gets back underway after sinking from the New Guinea reef, Nemo states, "There are limits beyond which man and his puny efforts cannot survive, we exceeded them by 5,000 feet." Although not for another 100 years was any undersea craft built for such depth capability, and then only small research submersibles, the conceit of the film is that Nemo invented many advanced technologies far ahead of his time.
- Quotes
Captain Nemo: I am not what is called a civilized man, Professor. I have done with society for reasons that seem good to me. Therefore, I do not obey its laws.
- Alternate versionsWhen originally released theatrically in the UK, the BBFC made cuts to secure a 'U' rating. All cuts were waived in 1985 when the film was re-rated with a 'U' certificate for home video.
- ConnectionsEdited into The Magical World of Disney: 20000 Leagues Under the Sea (1976)
Featured review
Holds up surprisingly well
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea holds up surprisingly well after almost 60 years. James Mason's portrayal of the eccentric Captain Nemo is both endearing and terrifying. Jules Verne's classic science fiction story is ahead of its time and I feel that this movie does it justice.
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- cricketbat
- Jul 24, 2018
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- Jules Verne's 20000 Leagues Under the Sea
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- $9,000,000 (estimated)
- Runtime2 hours 7 minutes
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