Five Weeks in a Balloon
"DISCOVER...! The slave market of Zanzibar! The forbidden city of Timbuktu! The treacherous Simoon of the Sahara!"
Originally released in 1962. Five Weeks in a Balloon is a action/adventure film. directed by Irwin Allen.
Starring Red Buttons, Barbara Eden, and Cedric Hardwicke
Synopsis
Professor Fergusson plans to make aviation history by making his way across Africa by balloon. He plans to claim uncharted territories in West Africa as proof of his inventions worth.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 22, 1962
63 years ago
Runtime
1h 41m
101 minutes total
User Rating
5.3/10
Mixed (29 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
- Irwin Allen Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Five Weeks in a Balloon about?
Professor Fergusson plans to make aviation history by making his way across Africa by balloon. He plans to claim uncharted territories in West Africa as proof of his inventions worth.
Who directed Five Weeks in a Balloon?
Five Weeks in a Balloon was directed by Irwin Allen.
How long is Five Weeks in a Balloon?
Five Weeks in a Balloon has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
When was Five Weeks in a Balloon released?
Five Weeks in a Balloon was released on August 22, 1962 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Five Weeks in a Balloon?
The main cast of Five Weeks in a Balloon includes Red Buttons, Barbara Eden, Cedric Hardwicke, Peter Lorre, Richard Haydn.