This 1954 disney version of jules vernes 20,000 leagues under the sea represented the studios costliest and most elaborate americanfilmed effort to date. It is based on the novel by jules verne the film featured kirk douglas as ned land, paul lukas as professor pierre aronnax, peter lorre as conseil, and james mason as captain nemo, as well as a memorable design for the nautilus and, of course, the memorable giant squid attack. Their fifth liveaction movie at the time, 20,000 boasted the biggest budget for a single film under the disney banner and required the use of other studio backlots and the only cinemascope lens held by 20th century fox. Filming locations 12 filming dates 1 filming locations. Based on the jules verne novel, experience the fantastic exploits of captain nemo, a genius turned bitter who wages war. Disneys 20,000 leagues under the sea twodisc special edition. The actual undersea footage was shot in the bahamas in the same location that was used for the silent 20,000 leagues under the sea 1916. Walt disneys mighty, magnificent, memorable 20,000 leagues under. The film was personally produced by walt disney through walt disney productions it was also the first featurelength disney film to be distributed by buena vista distribution. Sep 12, 2017 12 videos play all 20,000 leagues under the sea 1954 jalen moran the jester a short horror film duration. This 1954 disney version of jules vernes 20000 leagues under the sea. Media in category 20,000 leagues under the sea 1954 film the following 3 files are in this category, out of 3 total.
Wikipedia, november 15, 20 20,000 leagues under the sea 1954 film, american adventure film, first science fiction film produced by walt disney productions, as well as the only science fiction film personally produced by walt disney, bestknown adaptation of the book of the same name by jules verne. However, the one defining jules verne film came with this beautiful and lavish adaptation of 20,000 leagues under the sea. However, the script is a bit disjointed, the film a bit too long, and douglas steals a bit too many scenes with clowny overacting. There are no female characters with speaking roles in this film, either. A ship sent to investigate a wave of mysterious sinkings encounters the advanced submarine, the nautilus, commanded by captain nemo. The highlight is the nautilus crews fight with the film s legendary mechanical squid. Bertan, kirk douglas, james mason, peter lorre eta paul lukas aktoreek antzeztu zuten. Wikimedia commons has media related to twenty thousand leagues under the sea.
Still considered one of disneys most successful nonanimated films, 20,000 leagues under the sea may have been a little overrated, though richard fleischers direction is more than adequate, and the setpieces are wellstaged, including the celebrated battle with a giant squid. Dont miss this opportunity to get this piece of movie history to complete your collection. With kirk douglas, james mason, paul lukas, peter lorre. Following the opening credits, the film commences with jules vernes novel opening up with chapter 1 alarming rumours. The resulting adaptation of jules verne s classic became one of disneys most successful liveaction ventures.
Dec 16, 2009 walt disneys 20,000 leagues under the sea premiered on december 23, 1954. Walt disneys 20,000 leagues under the sea premiered on december 23, 1954. Grandly entertaining 1954 film of the jules verne novel, produced by walt. Their dangerous expedition leads them in the path of the dangerous captain nemo james mason and his ship nautilus. It was also the first featurelength disney film to be distributed by buena vista. Original german movie program from illustrierte film buhne series in munich in 50ies and 60ies, and is about. Disney cooked up a whale of a tale in 1954 with their epic adaptation of jules vernes novel, 20,000 leagues under the sea. Jul 23, 2010 20,000 leagues under the sea 1954 share. By that i mean the first film set in a previous historical era specifically victorian that postulated an advance in technology that did not exist at 20,000 leagues under the sea 1954 classic horror film board. Audiences were quick to discover its brilliance and it was a big success.
Critics loved the film and showered it with praise. New listing walt disney family film collection 20,000 leagues under the sea vhs sealed. Beautiful underwater photography finishes out the film as nemo and his crew tread the. The nautilus itself is a character in the movie and the set design is perfect. Probably the most recognised submarine shape ever, fictional or otherwise, was the nautilus designed for disneys 20 000 under the sea by harper goff. In the year 1868, rumors of a sea monster attacking ships in the pacific ocean have created apprehension and fear among sailors, disrupting shipping lanes.
It won two academy awards for art direction and visual effects and was also nominated for best film editing. The first is just how good the lavish production design and practical visual effects hold up today. The film was personally produced by walt disney through walt disney productions, directed by richard fleischer, and stars kirk douglas, james mason, paul lukas and peter lorre. The biggest mistakes you never noticed in 20,000 leagues under the sea 1954. Walter in 1991, made available by project gutenberg. There are no female characters with speaking roles in this film. Nov 17, 2014 disney cooked up a whale of a tale in 1954 with their epic adaptation of jules vernes novel, 20,000 leagues under the sea. The film is based on the book of the same name by jules verne. Wikipedia, november 15, 20 20,000 leagues under the sea 1954 film, american adventure film, first science fiction film produced by walt disney productions, as well as the only science fiction film personally produced by walt disney, bestknown adaptation of.
Explain when 20,000 leagues under the sea was first published detail what the first film adaptation of the story is an example of identify the awards won by the 1954 disney version of the film. See more ideas about leagues under the sea, under the sea and nautilus submarine. Fleischer was a somewhat surprising choice, given that disney was his fathers main competitor. Captain nemo james mason leads his crew as the dreaded giant squid, harpoon man and ned land kirk douglas trying to escape his cell in, surely one of the best remembered spectacles of the era, in disneys 20,000 leagues under the sea, 1954. Kerrigan, charles grodin, sailor vincent, walter bacon, chet brandenburg. The film stars james mason, kirk douglas, paul lukas, and peter lorre. Check out more movies that start with 2 and movies from 1954 20,000 leagues under the sea cast starring j. The film has become the most wellknown adaptation of the book of the same name by jules verne. In 20,000 leagues under the sea 1954 film on 20110610 04. It is the 1860s and the seas are being terrorized by reports of a monster that is destroying shipping.
Some old stereotypes come through in scenes where island natives are portrayed as primitive and brutal. The walt disney film of 1954, 20,000 leagues under the sea is nothing short of a masterpiece within its genre. Kirk douglas plays a troubleshooting 19th century seaman, trying to discover why so many whaling ships have been disappearing of late. Kirk douglas, peter lorre, and paul lukas played the hapless trio of seamen who, while attempting to investigate a string of. Climb aboard the nautilus and into a strange undersea world of spellbinding adventure. The film was personally produced by walt disney through walt disney productions, directed by richard fleischer, and stars kirk douglas, james mason, paul lukas, and peter lorre. In 20,000 leagues under the sea 1954 film on 20110525 06. The films special effects, including a giant squid, were impressive. Vingt mille lieues sous les mers film, 1954 wikipedia. Nov 27, 2016 however, the script is a bit disjointed, the film a bit too long, and douglas steals a bit too many scenes with clowny overacting.
The book title is shown as twenty thousand leagues under the sea as opposed to 20000 leagues under the sea. Mar 31, 2017 20,000 leagues under the sea 1954 uk certificate. It was personally produced by walt disney through walt disney productions, directed by richard fleischer, and stars kirk douglas, james mason, paul lukas, and peter lorre. During several automated bot runs the following external link was found to be unavailable. Featuring norman gimbel and al hoffmans memorable song a whale of a tale, disneys academy awardrwinning special effects and color art direction, 1954 adaptation of jules vernes gripping tale makes 20,000 leagues under the sea a truly mesmerizing masterpiece. Alarmat, guvernul american trimite o fregata in cautarea misterioasei creaturi.
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