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Around the World in 80 Days (1989)

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The plot centres around Phileas Fogg making a £20,000 wager with three members of the Reform Club that he can circumnavigate the world in 80 days. He takes with him his newly employed French valet Passepartout, and is pursued by Detective Wilbur Fix who mistakenly thinks Fogg robbed the Bank of England and is using the wager as a cover to escape capture.

Cast & Crew

Director
  • Profile picture of Pierce Brosnan
    Phileas Fogg Pierce Brosnan
  • Profile picture of Eric Idle
    Jean Passepartout Eric Idle
  • Profile picture of Peter Ustinov
    Wilbur Fix Peter Ustinov
  • Profile picture of Jack Klugman
    Captain Bunsby Jack Klugman
  • Profile picture of Julia Nickson
    Princess Aouda Julia Nickson
  • Profile picture of Ian McNeice
    Batcular Ian McNeice
  • Profile picture of James B. Sikking
    Jenks James B. Sikking
  • Profile picture of Lee Remick
    Sarah Bernhardt Lee Remick
Poster for Season 1

Season 1

1989

3 episodes

Season 1 of Around the World in 80 Days premiered on April 16, 1989

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Keywords

  • jules verne
  • based on novel or book
  • travel
  • miniseries
  • 19th century