‘Around the World in 80 Days’ is a movie starring David Niven and Cantinflas. The epic picture was directed by Michael Anderson. The film won five Academy Awards, including Best Picture. It is also one of the few Best Picture winners not to be nominated in any acting category.
The movie was based on the famous escapist adventure book by Jules Verne. It was created with Todd-AO, a special wide-screen format. David Niven played the role of an eccentric traveller, Phileas Fogg. The music score was composed by Victor Young.
The film also used 140 sets, built at six studios, and was shot at locations in England, Hong Kong and Japan.
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