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Journey to the Center of the Earth (1993): Cast & Plot

Journey to the Center of the Earth (1993) movie poster

Journey to the Center of the Earth is a 1993 adventure fantasy film directed by William Dear, starring F. Murray Abraham as Professor Harlech, John Neville and Kim Miyori. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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Journey to the Center of the Earth (1993) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
William Dear
Genres
Adventure , Fantasy , Sci-Fi
Original language
English
Studio
NBC
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Journey to the Center of the Earth About?

The premise of Journey to the Center of the Earth without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

The made‑for‑TV adaptation borrows Jules Verne’s title and core premise but reimagines the adventure with a massive earth‑penetrating vehicle that transports the heroes deep into the planet’s interior. Though a follow‑up series was planned, it never entered production. The film features performances by John Neville, F. Murray Abraham and Kim Miyori.

Journey to the Center of the Earth Themes & Keywords

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  • scientist
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Cast & crew

Journey to the Center of the Earth Cast & Characters

F. Murray Abraham leads the cast as Professor Harlech, with John Neville as Dr. Cecil Chambers and Kim Miyori as Dr. Tesue Ishikawa. Directed by William Dear; 11 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from William Dear

More films directed by William Dear, best-rated first: Angels in the Outfield, The Perfect Game, Harry and the Hendersons and A Mile in His Shoes.

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Plot

Journey to the Center of the Earth Plot Summary

What happens in Journey to the Center of the Earth from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 10 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In What’s After the Movie, explore the thrilling adventure that begins in 1880 Edinburgh with renowned geologist Professor Sir Oliver Lindenbrook, played by Sam Raimi. The story kicks off when his enthusiastic student, Alec McEwan, Carel Struycken, presents him with a peculiar piece of volcanic rock. Alec is deeply in love with Professor Lindenbrook’s niece, Jenny, which adds personal stakes to the unfolding quest. The rock is unusually heavy and contains a hidden plumb bob with a cryptic inscription that points toward a legendary path to the center of the Earth.

Full summary

The whole story of Journey to the Center of the Earth, scene by scene

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How Well Do You Know Journey to the Center of the Earth?

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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Cars in Journey to the Center of the Earth

4 cars on screen, including the Chevrolet Step-Van and the 1990 Lincoln Town Car Stretched Limousine.

  • Chevrolet Step-Van in Journey to the Center of the Earth Chevrolet Step-Van Minor role
  • 1990 Lincoln Town Car Stretched Limousine in Journey to the Center of the Earth 1990 Lincoln Town Car Stretched Limousine Background role
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  • 1990 Pontiac Trans Sport in Journey to the Center of the Earth 1990 Pontiac Trans Sport Background role

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FAQ

Journey to the Center of the Earth FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Journey to the Center of the Earth, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Journey to the Center of the Earth?

Journey to the Center of the Earth runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Journey to the Center of the Earth released?

Journey to the Center of the Earth was released on July 1, 1993.

Who directed Journey to the Center of the Earth?

Journey to the Center of the Earth was directed by William Dear.

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Who is in the cast of Journey to the Center of the Earth?

Journey to the Center of the Earth stars F. Murray Abraham as Professor Harlech, John Neville as Dr. Cecil Chambers and Kim Miyori as Dr. Tesue Ishikawa, among 11 credited actors.

Does Journey to the Center of the Earth have a post-credit scene?

No. Journey to the Center of the Earth has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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