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Victorian-era Englishman Phileas Fogg (David Niven) proclaims before his fellow members of a London gentleman's club that he can circumnavigate the globe in a mere 80 days, further boasting that he will bet the princely sum of 20,000 pounds on the success of his endeavor. With his stalwart manservant Passepartout (Cantinflas) alongside, he goes forth on his adventure, pursued by a dogged Police Inspector (Robert Newton) who suspects Fogg of chicanery.

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It's undeniably shallow, but its cheerful lack of pretense -- as well as its grand scale and star-stuffed cast -- help make Around the World in 80 Days charmingly light-hearted entertainment.

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Around the World in 80 Days | Rotten Tomatoes (1) Times (UK) Staff Times (UK) Outstanding in the long part of Mr. Fogg's faithful valet, Passepartout, is Cantinflas, a sad-faced comedian with a delightful economy of gesture and expression, who adds just the right note of implausibility to the whole highly improbable affair. Aug 27, 2020 Full Review Around the World in 80 Days | Rotten Tomatoes (2) TIME Staff TIME Magazine The wonder is that this Polyphemus of productions does not simply collapse of its own overweight; but, thanks principally to Showman Todd, the picture skips along with an amazing lightness. Feb 18, 2009 Full Review Around the World in 80 Days | Rotten Tomatoes (3) Variety Staff Variety With a smash lineup of stars in major and minor parts, Todd has turned out a surefire hit. Jan 28, 2008 Full Review Around the World in 80 Days | Rotten Tomatoes (4) Mark Johnson Awards Daily An elongated, swollen film, somehow both frantic and plodding, with more cameos than substance, 80 Days is an extravaganza with little to do other than entertain. But it knows that and isn’t really trying to be anything else. Jun 27, 2023 Full Review Around the World in 80 Days | Rotten Tomatoes (5) Dilys Powell Sunday Times (UK) Around the World in Eighty Days is like a serial; a serial in brilliant Technicolor and a system by now called, I believe, Cinestage, ending in the most ingenious credits I have ever seen. It is a journey through scenes where the sun is aways shining. Aug 9, 2022 Full Review Around the World in 80 Days | Rotten Tomatoes (6) Robert Bingham The Reporter It’s just about the most delightful way of spending three hours that I can think of offhand. At last the wide screen and full-color films have been used to make a picture that is worthy of them and appropriate to them. Feb 10, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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Jeff N Can't believe low scores which much be from younger viewers. This type of elegance and granduer isn't reproduced today. Maybe I'm old fashioned but they dont make movies like they used to. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/23/24 Full Review Alec B The scope of the production, while innovative for the time, no longer covers for the overlong and dull narrative. Rated 2/5 Stars • Rated 2 out of 5 stars 01/10/24 Full Review Logan J It is woefully underwhelming but it is cheery and fun to watch. I personally think that the book was much better but that can be said about many movies adapted from novels. Rated 2.5/5 Stars • Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 12/01/23 Full Review Audience Member Movie is way too long,, But stunning widescreen location cinematography, and likable characters make it worthwhile, Major standout in the star studded cast is the charming, Shirley MacLaine Rated 3.5/5 Stars • Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 07/20/24 Full Review liam k I applaud this movie for its decadence and epic scope. There are many epic scenarios, including bullfights in Spain, Hindu religious ceremonies in India, and a pursuit by Native Americans in the United States. Watching them all is a lot of fun, and the cinematography is excellent as well. The grandiose size of this film is somewhat indicative of the 1950s, which is why I believe it hasn't held up well over time. It is devoid of any supporting material. The characters are all uninteresting. For a three hour adventure film, the plot is quite simple. Of course, the humorous elements have aged as well. This film would likely benefit from being at least a half-hour shorter than it currently is.Note: with entr'acte and exit music [3HR 3MIN] Rated 3/5 Stars • Rated 3 out of 5 stars 12/27/22 Full Review a m Too long by over an hour. It's more of a travelogue than an adventure film. I'm sure 1950s audience appreciated the chance to see the world, but I could have done with just the highlights. One of the weaker Best Picture winners. Rated 2.5/5 Stars • Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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Michael Anderson Director David Niven Phileas Fogg Mario Moreno 'Cantinflas' Passepartout Shirley MacLaine Princess Aouda Robert Newton Mr. Fix Charles Boyer Monsieur Gasse, Travel Agent
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Synopsis Victorian-era Englishman Phileas Fogg (David Niven) proclaims before his fellow members of a London gentleman's club that he can circumnavigate the globe in a mere 80 days, further boasting that he will bet the princely sum of 20,000 pounds on the success of his endeavor. With his stalwart manservant Passepartout (Cantinflas) alongside, he goes forth on his adventure, pursued by a dogged Police Inspector (Robert Newton) who suspects Fogg of chicanery.

Director
Michael Anderson

Producer
Michael Todd

Screenwriter
Jules Verne, James Poe, John Farrow

Distributor
Warner Home Vídeo, United Artists, Warner Bros.

Production Co
Michael Todd Company

Rating
G

Genre
Comedy, Drama

Original Language
English

Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 17, 1956, Original

Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 29, 2017

Runtime
2h 50m

Sound Mix
Surround, Magnetic Stereo 6 Track, Mono

Aspect Ratio
70mm, Scope (2.35:1)
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