Mysterious Island

Mysterious Island

A world beyond imagination! Adventure beyond belief!

1961 · 101 min · ★ 6.6 · Adventure, Science Fiction

During the US Civil War, Union POWs escape in a balloon and end up stranded on a South Pacific island, inhabited by giant plants and animals. They must use their ingenuity to survive the dangers, and to devise a way to return home. Sequel to '20,000 Leagues Under the Sea' .

Directed by Cy Endfield · Written by Crane Wilbur

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Michael Craig Capt. Cyrus Harding
Joan Greenwood Lady Mary Fairchild
Michael Callan Herbert Brown
Gary Merrill Gideon Spilitt
Herbert Lom Captain Nemo
Beth Rogan Elena Fairchild
Percy Herbert Sgt. Pencroft
Dan Jackson Cpl. Neb Nugent
Harry Monty Pirate (uncredited)

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