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Journey to the Center of the Earth
Journey to the Center of the Earth

Journey to the Center of the Earth

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AdventureTV MovieFantasyScience Fiction

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This made-for-TV film version uses the title and general premise of Jules Verne's novel, but had its heroes carry out the journey in an earth-penetrating machine. A television series was supposed to follow, but was never produced. Cast includes John Neville, F. Murray Abraham and Kim Miyori.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

90 mins

Rating

3.9/10

Release Date

01 July 1993

Country

United States of America

Cast

David Dundara

David Dundara

Anthony LaStrella

Kim Miyori

Kim Miyori

Dr. Tesue Ishikawa

John Neville

John Neville

Dr. Cecil Chambers

Jeffrey Nordling

Jeffrey Nordling

Chris Turner

Tim Russ

Tim Russ

Joe Briggs

Carel Struycken

Carel Struycken

Dallas

Fabiana Udenio

Fabiana Udenio

Sandra Miller

Justina Vail Evans

Justina Vail Evans

Devin

F. Murray Abraham

F. Murray Abraham

Professor Harlech

Farrah Forke

Farrah Forke

Dr. Margo Peterson

Sam Raimi

Sam Raimi

Collins

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