Around the World in 80 Days (1956)
“It's a wonderful world, if you'll only take the time to go around it!”
Based on the famous book by Jules Verne the movie follows Phileas Fogg on his journey around the world. Which has to be completed within 80 days, a very short period for those days.
The film establishes its central universe, introducing the protagonists into an escalating conflict. Directed by Michael Anderson, this opening movement establishes high visual and thematic stakes that set the narrative journey into motion.
The protagonists navigate escalating complications, ethical dilemmas, and formidable challenges. Starring David Niven, Cantinflas, Shirley MacLaine, the middle act intensifies dramatic momentum toward an inevitable turning point.
The dramatic arcs converge in a decisive climax, resolving interpersonal conflicts and delivering the auteur’s resonant thematic conclusion.
David Niven
as Phileas Fogg
Cantinflas
as Passepartout
Shirley MacLaine
as Princess Aouda
Robert Newton
as Mr. Fix
Finlay Currie
as Whist Partner
Robert Morley
as Ralph
Charles Boyer
as Monsieur Gasse
Gilbert Roland
as Achmed Abdullah
Marlene Dietrich
as Saloon Hostess
Frank Sinatra
as Saloon Pianist
Buster Keaton
as Train Conductor
John Carradine
as Proctor StampCinematographic negative, aspect ratios & laboratory mastering sheet
| Aspect Ratios | 2.39:1 |
|---|---|
| Camera Systems | Arri Alexa LF / Panavision Millennium DXL2 |
| Negative Format | 35mm / 65mm / Digital Master |
| Printed Film Format | 70mm / DCP Master |
| Sound Mix Formats | Dolby AtmosDTS:X5.1 Surround |
| Laboratory / VFX | Technicolor / Double Negative (DNEG) |
| Color Processing | Color (Rec.709 / DCI-P3 Mastering) |
| Official Runtime | 182 min |
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Weighted consensus from 100K+ verified global cinephile ratings
The pipe organ composition from Hans Zimmer at the edge of Gargantua is monumental. Nolan masterfully balances the vast coldness of relativistic astrophysics with the intimate, multidimensional bond of family. A transcendent achievement of cinema.
"Do not go gentle into that good night, Rage, rage against the dying of the light." Michael Caine reciting Dylan Thomas resonates throughout the entire odyssey. Pure cinematic grandeur.
