Mysterious Island

– During the US Civil War, Union POWs escape in a balloon and end up stranded on a South Pacific islan..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.80 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 41 Minutes
Release Year:
1961
Mysterious Island (1961)

During the US Civil War, Union POWs escape in a balloon and end up stranded on a South Pacific island, inhabited by giant plants and animals. They must use their ingenuity to survive the dangers, and to devise a way to return home. Sequel to '20,000 Leagues Under the Sea' .

Story Timeline:
Producing Country:
USA, UK
Filming Locations:
Editor's Pick for:
Release Date:

20 Dec 1961

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
Not Rated

Director:

Cy Endfield

Writer:

John Prebble (screenplay), Daniel B. Ullman (screenplay), Crane Wilbur (screenplay), Jules Verne (novel)

Main Actors:

Michael Craig, Joan Greenwood, Michael Callan, Gary Merrill

Plot:

During the US Civil War, Union POWs escape in a balloon and end up stranded on a South Pacific island, inhabited by giant plants and animals. They must use their ingenuity to survive the dangers, and to devise a way to return home. Sequel to '20,000 Leagues Under the Sea'.

Production:

Columbia Pictures

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
85%