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30,000 Miles Under the Sea (1970): Cast & Plot

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30,000 Miles Under the Sea is a 1970 sci-fi animated film directed by Takeshi Tamiya, starring Kurumi Kobato as Angel (voice), Masako Nozawa and Reiko Seno. It runs 1 hour.

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30,000 Miles Under the Sea (1970) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h (60 min)
Director
Takeshi Tamiya
Genres
Sci-Fi , Animation , Adventure
Original language
Japanese
Studio
Toei Company
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is 30,000 Miles Under the Sea About?

The premise of 30,000 Miles Under the Sea without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

The ruler of the underground world schemes to conquer the entire planet, prompting Angel, the princess of the undersea kingdom, to join forces with the fire‑breathing dragon Isamu. Together they embark on a perilous quest through hidden depths and dangerous passages, battling the ruler’s minions to stop his plan and protect their world from total destruction.

30,000 Miles Under the Sea Themes & Keywords

· 5 tags
  • kaiju
  • anime animation
  • surrealism
  • sea
  • japan
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Cast & crew

30,000 Miles Under the Sea Cast & Characters

Kurumi Kobato leads the cast as Angel (voice), with Masako Nozawa as Isamu (voice) and Reiko Seno as Isamu's Mother (voice). Directed by Takeshi Tamiya; 10 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

30,000 Miles Under the Sea Plot Summary

What happens in 30,000 Miles Under the Sea from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Isamu, a young boy whose father is a marine researcher and director of a marine research institute located on a volcanic island, lives with his parents, including Isamu’s Mother, who works as his father’s assistant. One day, he explores the ocean floor with his pet cheetah before heading toward the island’s volcano. There, he encounters a mysterious girl dressed in a bright red outfit.

Full summary

The whole story of 30,000 Miles Under the Sea, scene by scene

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How Well Do You Know 30,000 Miles 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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What is the name of the young boy who is the main character of the film?
Details

30,000 Miles Under the Sea Also Known As

17 alternative titles, including “Kaitei Sanman Mile” and “20.000 leguas de viaje submarino (La ciudad sumergida de Isamu)”.

Also known as
  • Kaitei Sanman Mile
  • 20.000 leguas de viaje submarino (La ciudad sumergida de Isamu)
  • Kaitei 3-man Mile
  • 海底三万里
  • La ciutat submergida
  • ثلاثون ألف ميل تحت سطح البحر
  • 30 ألف ميل تحت سطح البحر
  • 30000 ميل تحت سطح البحر
  • 20 Mil Leguas Submarinas
  • 20.000 leghe sotto i mari
  • 30
  • 20.000 leguas de viaje submarino
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  • 30.000 Lieues sous les Mers
  • 해저 3만 마일
  • 20.000 llegües de viatge submarí
  • 20 Mil Léguas Submarinas
  • 海底三萬里

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30,000 Miles Under the Sea FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of 30,000 Miles Under the Sea, each answered in a sentence.

How long is 30,000 Miles Under the Sea?

30,000 Miles Under the Sea runs 1 hour (60 minutes).

When was 30,000 Miles Under the Sea released?

30,000 Miles Under the Sea was released on July 17, 1970.

Who directed 30,000 Miles Under the Sea?

30,000 Miles Under the Sea was directed by Takeshi Tamiya.

Who is in the cast of 30,000 Miles Under the Sea?

30,000 Miles Under the Sea stars Kurumi Kobato as Angel (voice), Masako Nozawa as Isamu (voice) and Reiko Seno as Isamu's Mother (voice), among 10 credited actors.

Does 30,000 Miles Under the Sea have a post-credit scene?

No. 30,000 Miles Under the Sea has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is 30,000 Miles Under the Sea in?

The original language of 30,000 Miles Under the Sea is Japanese.

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