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20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1985): Cast & Plot

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20,000 Leagues Under the Sea is a 1985 animated drama directed by Warwick Gilbert, starring Colin Borgonon as Captain Nemo (voice), Paul Woodson and Tom Burlinson. It runs 50 minutes.

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20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1985) movie poster
Released
Runtime
50 min
Director
Warwick Gilbert
Original language
English
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The story

What Is 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea About?

The premise of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

An Australian made‑for‑television animated feature from Burbank Films Australia, this adaptation brings Jules Verne’s 1870 novel Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea to the screen. It follows the iconic underwater journey of Captain Nemo and his submarine, the Nautilus, capturing the novel’s spirit of adventure and mystery.

20,000 Leagues Under the Sea Themes & Keywords

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  • creature
  • psychotronic film
  • kaiju
  • ocean
  • submarine
  • kidnapping
  • giant squid
  • 1860s
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

20,000 Leagues Under the Sea Cast & Characters

Colin Borgonon leads the cast as Captain Nemo (voice), with Paul Woodson and Tom Burlinson as Ned Land (voice). Directed by Warwick Gilbert; 6 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

20,000 Leagues Under the Sea Plot Summary

What happens in 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In 1866, a mysterious sea monster stalks the depths of the oceans, emerging only to attack and destroy innocent ships and claim lives in its wake. As fear spreads across the globe, experts race to identify the creature and, if possible, put a stop to the deadly pattern before more vessels and crews are lost. At the center of this chase are three men: the eminent marine expert Professor Pierre Aronnax Paul Woodson, his loyal companion Conseil, and the stalwart harpooner Ned Land Tom Burlinson. Their quest begins aboard the sturdy ship Abraham Lincoln, setting sail from Long Island with the hope of catching a glimpse of the strange predator and perhaps understanding its true nature.

Full summary

The whole story of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, scene by scene

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How Well Do You Know 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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20,000 Leagues Under the Sea Also Known As

12 alternative titles, including “20” and “000 mil podmorskiej żeglugi”.

Also known as
  • 20
  • 000 mil podmorskiej żeglugi
  • En Världsomsegling Under Havet
  • 20.000 Meilen unter dem Meer
  • 000 רגל תחת הים
  • 20000 λεύγες κάτω από τη θάλασσα
  • 20.000 mil pod mořem
  • 20 000 míľ pod morom
  • 20 000 lieues sous les mers
  • 20000 лье под водой
  • 20.000 Milj Pod Morjem
  • 000 فرسخ تحت البحر

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20,000 Leagues Under the Sea FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, each answered in a sentence.

How long is 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea?

20,000 Leagues Under the Sea runs 50 minutes.

When was 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea released?

20,000 Leagues Under the Sea was released on December 17, 1985.

Who directed 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea?

20,000 Leagues Under the Sea was directed by Warwick Gilbert.

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Who is in the cast of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea?

20,000 Leagues Under the Sea stars Colin Borgonon as Captain Nemo (voice), Paul Woodson and Tom Burlinson as Ned Land (voice), among 6 credited actors.

Does 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea have a post-credit scene?

No. 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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