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20,000 LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA
Saturday, May 16
4:20
Friday, May 22
2:45
U.S., 1954
Directed by Richard Fleischer
Based on the novel by Jules Verne
Starring Kirk Douglas, James Mason, Paul Lukas, Peter Lorre
WINNER Academy Awards® – Art Direction, Special Effects, 1955
Approx. 127 min.
Hired to rid the Pacific Ocean of a mysterious monster terrorizing local seamen, Kirk Douglas, Paul Lukas, and Peter Lorre stumble upon something much more sinister: vengeful Captain Nemo, deliciously played by James Mason.
Presented with support from The Robert Jolin Osborne Endowed Fund for American Classic Cinema of the 1930s, ’40s, and ’50s and The Ada Katz Fund for Literature in Film
Reviews
“A very special kind of picture, combining photographic ingenuity, imaginative story telling and fiscal daring.”
– Variety
“The production abounds in belly laughs and spine-tingling thrills, set forth with an all-important air of plausibility. The amazing technical proficiency of Disney’s production staff makes you not only believe the fantastic tale but actually live it.”
– The Hollywood Reporter