Around the World Under the Sea

Around the World Under the Sea (1966)

Genres - Action, Adventure, Travel, Science Fiction  |   Sub-Genres - Sea Adventure  |   Release Date - Jun 22, 1966 (USA - Unknown), Jun 22, 1966 (USA)  |   Run Time - 110 min.  |   Countries - United States  |   MPAA Rating - G
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Synopsis by Hal Erickson

Ivan Tors Productions, the firm responsible for such aquatic TV delights as Sea Hunt and Flipper, was the prime mover behind MGM's Around the World Under the Sea. The official stars include Lloyd Bridges, Shirley Eaton, Brian Kelly, David McCallum, Keenan Wynn, Marshall Thompson, and Gary Merrill. The real stars are underwater photographer Lamar Bowen, diving-sequence director Ricou Browning, and the folks in Tors' special effects department. The plot concerns a series of underwater volcanic eruptions. Sub commander Bridges (who else?) heads into the depths to find out the cause of the disturbances. Before the THE END sign presents itself, Bridges and his crew are nearly devoured by a sea monster and sucked into a vortex. Though the film's technology-both on-screen and behind the camera--is dated, Around the World Under the Sea is still credible, not to mention thoroughly enjoyable.

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tidal-wave, battle-of-the-sexes, disaster, earthquake, expedition, experiment, family, investigator, sea-monster, submarine, volcano