Atlantis, The Lost Continent

– A Greek Fisherman brings an Atlantean Princess back to her homeland which is the mythical city of At..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
5.50 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 30 Minutes
Release Year:
1961
Original Name:
Atlantis: the Lost Continent
Atlantis, the Lost Continent (1961) - Also known as Atlantis: the Lost Continent

A Greek Fisherman brings an Atlantean Princess back to her homeland which is the mythical city of Atlantis. He is enslaved for his trouble. The King is being manipulated by an evil sorcerer who is bent on using a natural resource of Atlantis to take over the world. The Atlanteans, or rather the slaves of Atlantis, are forced to mine a crystalline material which absorbs the suns rays. These crystals can then be used for warmth. The misuse of science has created weapons out of the crystals that can fire a heat ray to destroy whatever it touches.

Producing Country:
USA
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Atlantis, the Lost Continent (1961) - Trailer

Release Date:

03 May 1961

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
Approved

Director:

George Pal

Writer:

Daniel Mainwaring (screenplay), Gerald Hargreaves (play)

Main Actors:

Sal Ponti, Joyce Taylor, John Dall, William Smith

Plot:

A Greek Fisherman brings an Atlantean Princess back to her homeland which is the mythical city of Atlantis. He is enslaved for his trouble. The King is being manipulated by an evil sorcerer who is bent on using a natural resource of Atlantis to take over the world. The Atlanteans, or rather the slaves of Atlantis, are forced to mine a crystalline material which absorbs the suns rays. These crystals can then be used for warmth. The misuse of science has created weapons out of the crystals that can fire a heat ray to destroy whatever it touches.

Production:

Warner Home Video

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
5.5/10