Journey to the Center of the Earth
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Synopsis
An English nanny and one of two brothers fall down a Hawaiian cave, all the way to Atlantis.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Journey to the Center of the Earth Official Trailer #1 - Albert Maritz Movie (1989) HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-10-05
Top Cast
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Emo Philips
Nimrod
Paul Carafotes
Richard
Jaclyn Bernstein
Sara
Kathy Ireland
Wanda Saknussemm
Janie du Plessis
Gen. Rykov / Shank
Nicola Cowper
Crystina
Lochner De Kock
Professor Galba
Ilan Mitchell-Smith
Bryan
Albert Maritz
Mago / Kepple / Lab Assistant
Jeff Celentano
Tola
Simon Poland
Roderman / Hairdresser
Jeremy Crutchley
Billy Foul
Russel Savadier
Loki / Reporter
Lynda Marshall
Miss Ferry
Myra Chasen
Mrs. Wellington
Marius Du Plooy Jnr
William Wellington
James Lithgow
Donaldson / Makeup Artist / Video Announcer
Liesel van den Bergh
Burrows / Supervisor / Applications Officer
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 14, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Albert Pyun, Rusty Lemorande
- Screenplay & Story
- Debra Ricci, Rusty Lemorande, Albert Pyun, Sandra Berg
- Original Title
- Journey to the Center of the Earth
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- The Cannon Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Albert Pyun, Rusty Lemorande
Debra Ricci, Rusty Lemorande, Albert Pyun, Sandra Berg
David Watkin, Tom Fraser
Rosanne Zingale, Victor Livingston
Yoram Globus, Menahem Golan, Adam Fields, Avi Lerner, Tom Udell
Department Leadership Roster
Albert Pyun
Director
Rusty Lemorande
Director
Yoram Globus
Producer
Menahem Golan
Producer
Debra Ricci
Writer
Rosanne Zingale
Editor
Rusty Lemorande
Writer
David Watkin
Director of Photography
Birgitta Bjerke
Costume Design
Tom Fraser
Director of Photography
Victor Livingston
Editor
Albert Pyun
Writer
Betty Pecha Madden
Costume Design
Sandra Berg
Writer
Geoffrey Kirkland
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Journey to the Center of the Earth
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Journey to the Center of the Earth about?
An English nanny and one of two brothers fall down a Hawaiian cave, all the way to Atlantis.
Who directed Journey to the Center of the Earth?
Journey to the Center of the Earth was directed by Albert Pyun, Rusty Lemorande.
Who stars in Journey to the Center of the Earth?
The principal cast of Journey to the Center of the Earth includes Emo Philips, Paul Carafotes, Jaclyn Bernstein, Kathy Ireland, Janie du Plessis.
When was Journey to the Center of the Earth released and how long is it?
Journey to the Center of the Earth was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Journey to the Center of the Earth?
Journey to the Center of the Earth holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).