The Mysterious Island
Originally released in 1973. The Mysterious Island is a science fiction/adventure film. directed by Juan Antonio Bardem.
Starring Omar Sharif, Ambroise Mbia, and Jess Hahn
Synopsis
1865, The American Civil War: Five POW manage to escape by balloon from Fort Richmond. Caught in a storm and with the balloon damaged they find themselves 'shipwrecked' on a volcanic desert island somewhere in the Pacific. Just before crash landing their leader, the brilliant engineer Cyrus Smith falls to his apparent death in the raging waters, but later turns up completely unharmed and with no memory of how he was saved. His fellow castaways are: the famous journalist Gedeon Spilett, the salty sailor Bonaventure Pencroff, the orphaned boy Harbert Brown and the black servant of Smith, Nab. The dog Top also joined them in the escape.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 17, 1973
52 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
5.3/10
Mixed (22 votes)
Language
Spanish
Original language
Country
Cameroon
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
Production Companies
- Albina Productions
- Cameroons Development
- Citel Films
- Copercines
- Filmes Cinematografica
- ORTF
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Mysterious Island about?
1865, The American Civil War: Five POW manage to escape by balloon from Fort Richmond. Caught in a storm and with the balloon damaged they find themselves 'shipwrecked' on a volcanic desert island ...
Who directed The Mysterious Island?
The Mysterious Island was directed by Juan Antonio Bardem.
How long is The Mysterious Island?
The Mysterious Island has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was The Mysterious Island released?
The Mysterious Island was released on March 17, 1973 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Mysterious Island?
The main cast of The Mysterious Island includes Omar Sharif, Ambroise Mbia, Jess Hahn, Philippe Nicaud, Gérard Tichy.