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Around the World in 80 Days (1956 movie) facts for kids

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Around the World in 80 Days (sometimes called Around the World in Eighty Days) is an exciting adventure movie from 1956. It tells the story of a thrilling journey around the world. The movie stars famous actors like David Niven, Cantinflas, and Shirley MacLaine. It was made by the Michael Todd Company and released by United Artists. Michael Anderson directed this film.

The story for the movie comes from a classic book by Jules Verne called the same name. The screenplay, which is the script for the movie, was written by James Poe, John Farrow, and S. J. Perelman. Victor Young created the music for the film. Lionel Lindon was in charge of the cinematography, which means how the movie was filmed.

Awards and Recognition

Around the World in 80 Days won many important Academy Awards. It even won the "Best Picture" award. This is one of the biggest honors a movie can receive!

Fun Facts: Star Cameos

Many other well-known actors appeared in the movie for short scenes. These special guest stars included Charles Boyer, Marlene Dietrich, and Frank Sinatra.

Images for kids

  • Mike Todd Frank Sinatra Around the World in 80 Days 1956

    Michael Anderson, Michael Todd and Frank Sinatra on set

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: La vuelta al mundo en ochenta días (película de 1956) para niños

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