Journey to the Center of the Earth (1959 movie)

Journey to the Center of the Earth is a 1959 adventure movie. It stars James Mason and Pat Boone and was directed by Henry Levin.

Overview

An Edinburgh professor is intriqued by a strange rock given to him by one of his pupils. Uncovering its secret leads him and a few other hardy individuals to a dangerous journey that may have no return.

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The film is more notable not for what it contains, but for what it contains because of when it was made. When special effects were still largely unheard of in Hollywood, this movie contains such believable scenery, creatures and locations that it would be hard to top it even today. The actors also delivery solid performances that cannot be censured. Though several decades old, this film is still a worthwhile and entertaining watch.

Related Topics:
Special effects - Hollywood

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It was nominated for three Oscar Awards for Best Art Direction-Set Decoration, Best Effects, Special Effects and Best Sound. It won a second place Golden Laurel award for Top Action Drama in 1960.

Related Topics:
Oscar Award - Best Art Direction-Set Decoration - Best Effects, Special Effects - Best Sound - Golden Laurel - Top Action Drama - 1960

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