Around the World in Eighty Days

Director: Michael Anderson

Writers: James Poe; John Farrow; S. J. Perelman

From novel: Le Tour du monde en quatre-vingts jours by Jules Verne

Music by: Victor Young

Producer: Michael Todd

Keywords: Outdoor Adventure, Comedy, Wager

Phileas Fogg, gentleman of the Reform Club in Victorian London, wagers �20,000 with his fellow club members that he can circumnavigate the globe in eighty days. Spectacular adaptation of Verne's novel, filmed on location in 13 countries. Cary Grant was originally offered the lead role. Won 5 Oscars including Best Picture, Best Cinematography, Best Screenplay and Best Score; received nominations for Best Director, Best Set Decoration and Best Costume Design.

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