5 Weeks in a Balloon
Synopsis
An elderly English doctor and his 14-year old American nephew go on a perilous journey to Africa in an hot air balloon with an African guide, to retrieve a precious diamond from the top of a volcanic rock, as a gift for Queen Victoria.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chris Cuddington
- Screenplay & Story
- Jules Verne, Kimmer Ringwald
- Original Title
- 5 Weeks in a Balloon
- Country of Origin
- Australia, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Hanna-Barbera Australia
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chris Cuddington
Jules Verne, Kimmer Ringwald
William M. Anderson, Peter Jennings
Neil Balnaves
Department Leadership Roster
Kimmer Ringwald
Writer
William M. Anderson
Editor
Peter Jennings
Editor
Chris Cuddington
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About 5 Weeks in a Balloon
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What is 5 Weeks in a Balloon about?
An elderly English doctor and his 14-year old American nephew go on a perilous journey to Africa in an hot air balloon with an African guide, to retrieve a precious diamond from the top of a volcanic rock, as a gift for Queen Victoria.
Who directed 5 Weeks in a Balloon?
5 Weeks in a Balloon was directed by Chris Cuddington.
Who stars in 5 Weeks in a Balloon?
The principal cast of 5 Weeks in a Balloon includes Booker Bradshaw, Cathleen Cordell, Johnny Haymer, Loren Lester, Laurie Main.
When was 5 Weeks in a Balloon released and how long is it?
5 Weeks in a Balloon was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.