Around the World in Eighty Days (1956) | |
| Director(s) | Michael Anderson |
| Producer(s) | William Cameron Menzies (associate), Michael Todd, Kevin McClory (associate uncredited) |
| Top Genres | Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Romance |
| Top Topics | Book-Based, Exotic Lands, Money |
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Around the World in Eighty Days (1956) was a Adventure - Comedy Film directed by Michael Anderson and produced by Kevin McClory, William Cameron Menzies and Michael Todd.
The film was based on the novel Around the World in 80 Days written by Jules Verne published in 1873.
Academy Awards 1956 --- Ceremony Number 29 (source: AMPAS)
| Award | Recipient | Result |
| Best Director | Michael Anderson | Nominated |
| Best Picture | Michael Todd, Producer | Won |
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Around the World in Eighty Days (1956)
By Beatrice on May 7, 2016 From Flickers in TimeAround the World in Eighty Days Directed by Michael Anderson Written by James Poe, John Farrow, and S.J. Perelman from the novel by Jules Verne 1956/USA Michael Todd Company Repeat viewing/Netflix rental Beautiful location shots, a cast of thousands and three hours?add up to?a whole lot of nothin... Read full article
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Ronald Colman came out of a 5 year retirement to do his cameo.
Although it wasn't nominated for Best Original Song, the theme tune "Around the World" by Victor Young and Harold Adamson became a huge international hit for Bing Crosby.
Michael Todd never had anyone else other than David Niven in mind for the role of Phileas Fogg.
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Although it wasn't nominated for Best Original Song, the theme tune "Around the World" by Victor Young and Harold Adamson became a huge international hit for Bing Crosby.
Michael Todd never had anyone else other than David Niven in mind for the role of Phileas Fogg.
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