The Fabulous World of Jules Verne (1958): Cast
The Fabulous World of Jules Verne is a 1958 sci-fi adventure film directed by Karel Zeman, starring Otto Šimánek as The Man on the Train, Alena Kreuzmannová and František Černý. It runs 1 hour 23 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 23m (83 min)
- Director
- Karel Zeman
- Original language
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Czech - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Fabulous World of Jules Verne About?
The premise of The Fabulous World of Jules Verne without spoilers.
In an industrial age, a professor obsessed with the nature of pure matter is abducted by a would‑be dictator who forces him to build a devastating super‑bomb. Meanwhile, a daring young reporter and a girl rescued from a spectacular sea battle involving pedal‑powered blimps and four‑legged machines race to warn the scientist of the tyrant’s plan to dominate the world with his deadly new weapon.
The Fabulous World of Jules Verne Themes & Keywords
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- based on novel
- czech science fiction
- scientific discovery
- 1950s
- millionaire
- evil millionaire
- conquer the world
- plot to conquer the world
- world conqueror
- science runs amok
- steam engine
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- supervillain
- underwater tunnel
- underwater scene
- sea
- psychotronic film
- literature on screen
- european literature on screen
- french literature on screen
- foreign language adaptation
- cult film
- czech steampunk
- steampunk age settings
- 19th century literature on screen
- science fiction literature on screen
- french science fiction literature on screen
- 1890s literature on screen
- european science fiction literature on screen
- steampunk fantasy
- art film
- world
- evil
- czech adaptation of french source material
- foreign adaptation of french source material
- kaiju
- live action animation
- hand drawn animation
- classic animation
- period drama
- costume drama
- european psychotronic film
- czech psychotronic film
- european science fiction
- europe
- projection
- wood engraving artistic design
- warship
- volcano hideout
- volcanic island
The Fabulous World of Jules Verne Cast & Characters
Otto Šimánek leads the cast as The Man on the Train, with Alena Kreuzmannová as Jana (voice) and František Černý as Capt. Spade. Directed by Karel Zeman; 13 actors are credited in all.
- Director Karel Zeman
- Otto Šimánek as The Man on the Train
- Alena Kreuzmannová as Jana (voice)
- František Černý as Capt. Spade
- Václav Trégl
Also Starring in The Fabulous World of Jules Verne
· 9 more- Miloslav Holub Count Artigas
- Lubor Tokoš Šimon Hart
- Felix le Breux Head Physician (voice)
- František Řehák
- Václav Babka
- Václav Kyzlink Ing. Serke
- František Šlégr Pirate Captain
- Jana Zatloukalová Jana
- Arnošt Navrátil Profesor Roche
More from Karel Zeman
More films directed by Karel Zeman: The Tale of John and Mary, The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, On the Comet and The Stolen Airship.
The Fabulous World of Jules Verne Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Fabulous World of Jules Verne.
The Fabulous World of Jules Verne Also Known As
23 alternative titles, including “Aventures fantastiques” and “L'invention diabolique”.
- Also known as
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- Aventures fantastiques
- L'invention diabolique
- A Deadly Invention
- Die Erfindung des Verderbens
- Invention for Destruction
- The Deadly Invention
- La Diabolica Invenzione
- Les aventures fantastiques
- Тайна острова Бэк-Кап
- Una invención diabólica
- Ördögi találmány
- Дяволското откритие
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- Diabelski wynalazek
- Vynález skazy
- 毁灭的发明
- 悪魔の発明
- Διαβολική εφεύρεση
- 죽음의 발명품
- En dødbringende opfindelse
- Salaisuuksien saari
- A Invenção Diabólica
- Det fantastiska äventyret
- Un invent diabòlic
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Movies Like The Fabulous World of Jules Verne
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Jules Verne’s Rocket to the Moon, Journey to the Centre of the Earth and The Stolen Airship.
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Journey to the Centre of the Earth 1977 -
The Stolen Airship 1967 -
The Fabulous Baron Munchausen 1962 -
Journey to the Center of the Earth 1959 -
The Mysterious Island 1929 -
The Secret of Steel City 1979 -
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea 1916 -
Fantastic Voyage 1966 -
A Journey to the Center of the Earth 1996 -
On the Comet 1970 -
Mysterious Island 1961
The Fabulous World of Jules Verne FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Fabulous World of Jules Verne, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Fabulous World of Jules Verne?
The Fabulous World of Jules Verne runs 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).
When was The Fabulous World of Jules Verne released?
The Fabulous World of Jules Verne was released on August 22, 1958.
Who directed The Fabulous World of Jules Verne?
The Fabulous World of Jules Verne was directed by Karel Zeman.
More films by Karel Zeman Who is in the cast of The Fabulous World of Jules Verne?
The Fabulous World of Jules Verne stars Otto Šimánek as The Man on the Train, Alena Kreuzmannová as Jana (voice) and František Černý as Capt. Spade, among 13 credited actors.
Does The Fabulous World of Jules Verne have a post-credit scene?
No. The Fabulous World of Jules Verne has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Fabulous World of Jules Verne in?
The original language of The Fabulous World of Jules Verne is Czech.
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