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1954 · 127 min · G

20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

Directed by Richard Fleischer · Adventure, Science Fiction, Fantasy

20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1954) is a Adventure film, directed by Richard Fleischer set in Pacific Ocean during the 1800s. It runs 127 minutes and is rated G.

Themes of isolation run throughout.

Composer
Paul J. Smith
Cinematography
Franz Planer
Cast
Kirk DouglasJames MasonPaul LukasPeter LorreRobert J. WilkeTed de CorsiaCarleton YoungJ.M. Kerrigan

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Pacific Ocean
Setting
Coastal SeaIsland
When
1800s

Premise & themes

Themes
Isolation
Tone
Tense

Shape

Protagonist
Ensemble
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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