Journey to the Center of the Earth

Journey to the Center of the Earth

1993 · 90 min · ★ 4.4 · Adventure, TV Movie, Fantasy, Science Fiction

This made-for-TV film version uses the title and general premise of Jules Verne's novel, but had its heroes carry out the journey in an earth-penetrating machine. A television series was supposed to follow, but was never produced. Cast includes John Neville, F. Murray Abraham and Kim Miyori.

Directed by William Dear · Written by David Mickey Evans

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