Duration
125 minutes
Quick Summary
Sci-fi adventure, starring Michael Craig
About This Program
Soldiers escaping the American Civil War take flight in a giant observation balloon and land far away on a strange uncharted island, where they encounter giant creatures, cut-throat pirates, two shipwrecked Englishwomen - and the mysterious Captain Nemo. Sci-fi adventure based on Jules Verne's novel, starring Michael Craig, Herbert Lom, Joan Greenwood and Michael Callan, with special effects by Ray Harryhausen
Mysterious Island broadcasts on Film4 +1 at 3:25pm, Saturday, 20 December 2025. (Subtitles, repeat)
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Production Details
Year1961
Runtime96 mins
DirectorCy Endfield
Cast & Crew
CE
Cy EndfieldDirector
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Michael Craigas Capt Cyrus Harding
DJ
Dan Jacksonas Cpl Neb Nugent
MC
Michael Callanas Herbert Brown
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Herbert Lomas Capt Nemo
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Beth Roganas Elena
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Percy Herbertas Sgt Pencroft
JG
Joan Greenwoodas Lady Mary Fairchild
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Gary Merrillas Gideon Spilett