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The Fantastic Journey (1977): Cast

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The Fantastic Journey is a 1977 fantasy sci-fi film directed by Andrew V. McLaglen and Barry Crane, starring Jared Martin as Varian, Katie Saylor and Roddy McDowall. It runs 1 hour 55 minutes.

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The Fantastic Journey (1977) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 55m (115 min)
Genres
Fantasy , Sci-Fi , Adventure
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Fantastic Journey About?

The premise of The Fantastic Journey without spoilers.

The story follows travelers stranded in the Bermuda Triangle who wash ashore on a mysterious island. There they meet Varian, a man from the future, and Liana, an Atlantean. Time shifts—your present is their future—and they journey through several worlds seeking a way home. This 1‑hour‑55‑minute edit, drawn from episodes 1 and 2, is on Tubi.

The Fantastic Journey Themes & Keywords

· 44 tags
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  • portal
  • bermuda triangle
  • island
  • shipwrecked
  • ship
  • fake wig
  • journey
  • time bomb
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  • laser gun
  • gun
+32 more
  • laser
  • atlantis
  • dystopia
  • swamp
  • matte painting
  • military dictatorship
  • military
  • dictatorship
  • buxom
  • human sacrifice
  • sacrifice
  • satanic cult
  • cult
  • carnival
  • possession
  • broken computer
  • computer
  • matriarchy
  • old house
  • house
  • old age
  • magic
  • stone
  • utopia
  • spaceship crash
  • spaceship
  • crash
  • magical stone
  • wreck
  • android
  • post apocalypse
  • apocalypse
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Cast & crew

The Fantastic Journey Cast & Characters

Jared Martin leads the cast as Varian, with Katie Saylor as Liana and Roddy McDowall as Dr. Jonathan Willoway. Directed by Andrew V. McLaglen and Barry Crane; 17 actors are credited in all.

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From the directors

More from Andrew V. McLaglen and Barry Crane

More films directed by Andrew V. McLaglen and Barry Crane, best-rated first: ffolkes, McLintock!, Cahill U.S. Marshal and The Last Hard Men.

Videos

The Fantastic Journey Trailers & Videos

The teaser of The Fantastic Journey.

The Fantastic Journey - (series) opening credits

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FAQ

The Fantastic Journey FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Fantastic Journey, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Fantastic Journey?

The Fantastic Journey runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).

When was The Fantastic Journey released?

The Fantastic Journey was released on February 3, 1977.

Who directed The Fantastic Journey?

The Fantastic Journey was directed by Andrew V. McLaglen and Barry Crane.

More films by Andrew V. McLaglen

Who is in the cast of The Fantastic Journey?

The Fantastic Journey stars Jared Martin as Varian, Katie Saylor as Liana and Roddy McDowall as Dr. Jonathan Willoway, among 17 credited actors.

Does The Fantastic Journey have a post-credit scene?

No. The Fantastic Journey has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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