around the world in 80 days
Later, on that day, in the Reform Club, Fogg gets involved in an argument over an article in The Daily Telegraph, stating that with the opening of a new railway section in India, it is now possible to travel around the world in 80 days. [1]
Jackie Chans latest movie has just hit our DVD stores shelves (well in Australia at least) and I thought it was about time I submitted my review. [2]
Around the World in 80 Days is a 1956 adventure film made by the Michael Todd Company and released by United Artists. [3]
In the story, Phileas Fogg of London and his newly employed French valet Passepartout attempt to circumnavigate the world in 80 days on a ?20,000 wager set by his friends at the Reform Club. [1]
The Mexican actor, Cantinflas, played his co-star, Passepartout, Fogg’s assistant. [3]
Phileas Fogg: I am a British Citizen, I have nothing to fear! [2]
The screenplay was by James Poe, John Farrow and S. J. Perelman based on the classic novel of the same name by Jules Verne. [...] The director he hired, Michael Anderson had directed the highly acclaimed British war movie The Dame Busters, the original George Orwell 1984 and other Classic Films. [3]
) is a classic adventure novel by the French writer Jules Verne, first published in 1873. [1]
I used English subtitles a few times when he spoke. [...] The film used 140 sets built at six Hollywood studios, as well as in England, Hong Kong and Japan. [4]
Phileas Fogg is a wealthy English gentleman who lives unmarried in solitude at Number 7 Saville Row, Burlington Gardens. [1]
John Farrow was replaced by Michael Anderson after a few days of shooting and can not be credited. [...] Together with his resourceful valet, Passepartout (Mario Moreno “Cantinflas”), Fogg sets out on his journey from Paris via a hot air balloon. [3]
During the voyage, Fix becomes acquainted with Passepartout, without revealing his purpose. [1]
Sources:
[1] Around the World in Eighty Days (book) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
[2] Around the World in 80 Days (2004)
[3] Around the World in 80 Days (1956 film) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
[4] Around the World in Eighty Days (1956)