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In order to claim a region of African land for England, ambitious inventor Samuel Fergusson (Cedric Hardwicke) creates a large balloon with an elaborate space for passengers. Among those joining Fergusson on his extended expedition are his dutiful assistant, Jacques (Fabian), as well as beautiful teacher Susan Gale (Barbara Eden) and hapless reporter Donald O'Shay (Red Buttons). Along the way, the group encounters a shifty slave trader (Peter Lorre) and various other eccentric characters.
  • Rating:
    PG
  • Genre:
    comedy
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Irwin Allen
  • Producer:
    Irwin Allen
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Cast & Crew

Red Buttons
Donald O'Shay
Barbara Eden
Susan Gale
Fabian
Jacques
Cedric Hardwicke
Fergusson
Peter Lorre
Ahmed
Richard Haydn
Sir Henry Vining
Barbara Luna
Makia
Billy Gilbert
Sultan, Auctioneer
Herbert Marshall
The Prime Minister
Reginald Owen
Consul
Irwin Allen
Director
Irwin Allen
Producer
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Audience Reviews for Five Weeks in a Balloon

  • Sep 05, 2010
    This movie is reminiscent of Voyage to the Bottom of the sea mostly because of the cast and because of the theme and plot. I liked this movie better, it's more exciting, but still it's not a great movie.
    Aj V Super Reviewer
  • Aug 27, 2009
    Strictly for the Saturday matinee. Artificial and lumbering.
    jay n Super Reviewer
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