Mysterious Island
“A world beyond imagination! Adventure beyond belief!”
Synopsis
During the US Civil War, Union POWs escape in a balloon and end up stranded on a South Pacific island, inhabited by giant plants and animals. They must use their ingenuity to survive the dangers, and to devise a way to return home. Sequel to '20,000 Leagues Under the Sea' .
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Mysterious Island ≣ 1961 ≣ Teaser
Type: Teaser • Published 2023-07-08
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 20, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 8, 2002
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cy Endfield
- Screenplay & Story
- Crane Wilbur, Daniel B. Ullman, John Prebble
- Original Score
- Bernard Herrmann
- Original Title
- Mysterious Island
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Budget
- $2M
- Production Studios
- Ameran Films, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cy Endfield
Crane Wilbur, Daniel B. Ullman, John Prebble, Jules Verne
Bernard Herrmann
Wilkie Cooper
Frederick Wilson
Charles H. Schneer
Department Leadership Roster
Crane Wilbur
Screenplay
Daniel B. Ullman
Screenplay
John Prebble
Screenplay
Wilkie Cooper
Director of Photography
Charles H. Schneer
Producer
Cy Endfield
Director
Frederick Wilson
Editor
Bernard Herrmann
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mysterious Island
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mysterious Island about?
During the US Civil War, Union POWs escape in a balloon and end up stranded on a South Pacific island, inhabited by giant plants and animals. They must use their ingenuity to survive the dangers, and to devise a way to return home. Sequel to '20,000 Leagues Under the Sea' .
Who directed Mysterious Island?
Mysterious Island was directed by Cy Endfield.
Who stars in Mysterious Island?
The principal cast of Mysterious Island includes Michael Craig, Joan Greenwood, Michael Callan, Gary Merrill, Herbert Lom.
When was Mysterious Island released and how long is it?
Mysterious Island was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Mysterious Island?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mysterious Island was composed by Bernard Herrmann.
Is Mysterious Island based on a book or true story?
Mysterious Island is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jules Verne".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mysterious Island?
Mysterious Island holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).