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20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

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20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1954)

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Reviews Counted: 241

Fresh: 215

Rotten:26

Average Rating: 7.0/10

Consensus: One of Disney's finest live-action adventures, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea brings Jules Verne's classic sci-fi tale to vivid life, and features an awesome giant squid.

Runtime: 2 hrs 7 mins

Genre: Science-Fiction/Fantasy

Synopsis: Walt Disney's fun, live-action adaptation of Jules Verne's classic science-fiction story features some of the best special effects produced in the 1950s. Captain Nemo, the commander of a futuristic submarine called the Nautilus,... Walt Disney's fun, live-action adaptation of Jules Verne's classic science-fiction story features some of the best special effects produced in the 1950s. Captain Nemo, the commander of a futuristic submarine called the Nautilus, rescues the survivors of a shipwreck and takes them on an incredible journey far below the ocean's surface. They encounter numerous wonders of the sea, including an enormous squid which attacks the ship in the film's most unforgettable sequence. Academy Awards: Best Special Effects, Best Art/Set Direction. [More]

Starring: Kirk Douglas, James Mason, Peter Lorre, Paul Lukas

Starring: Kirk Douglas, James Mason, Peter Lorre, Paul Lukas

Director: Richard Fleischer

Director: Richard Fleischer
Story: Jules Verne
Screenwriter: Earl Felton

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May 13, 2003

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DVD Features:

  • Region 1
  • 2-Disc Set
  • Anamorphic Widescreen - 2.55

Audio:

  • THX Certified Audio
  • Dolby Digital 5.1 - English

Additional Release Material:

  • Audio Commentary - 1. Richard Fleischer - Director, Rudy Behlmer - Historian
  • Additional Audio Material - 1. Captain Nemo's Organ Music
  • Behind the Scenes Footage
  • Making-of - 1. Peter Lorre's ADR Tracks
  • 2. THE MAKING OF 20,000 LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA
  • Featurette - 1. The Humboltsquid: Real Sea Monster!
  • 2. The Musical Legacy of Paul Smith
  • 3. Touring The Nautilus
  • 4. Lost Treasure: The Sunset Squid Sequence
  • 5. Monsters of The Deep
  • Bonus Short - 1. "Grand Canyonscope"
  • Trailers - 1. Original Theatrical Trailer
  • 2. Radio Spots
  • Film-to-Storyboard Comparison

Interactive Features:

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