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Around the World in 80 Days
68% Match1989TV-PG1 Season6.8
The plot centres around Phileas Fogg making a £20,000 wager with three members of the Reform Club that he can circumnavigate the world in 80 days. He takes with him his newly employed French valet Passepartout, and is pursued by Detective Wilbur Fix who mistakenly thinks Fogg robbed the Bank of England and is using the wager as a cover to escape capture.
Starring Pierce Brosnan, Eric Idle, Peter Ustinov, Jack Klugman, Julia Nickson
By John Gay, Jules Verne, Buzz Kulik
Episodes
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- Part 1Fogg and his French manservant Passepartout face many obstacles. The boat to France is waiting for actress Sarah Bernhardt, France is in a chaotic state after t120m
- Part 2Near Burma, bandits kidnap the local prince along with Fogg, Passepartout and their new companion, Princess Aouda. In Hong Kong, Fogg and Auoda lose track of Pa120m
- Part 3After finding an old friend, Fogg and Aouda, who are falling in love, head for the USA. Fogg confronts outlaw Jesse James and the Sioux raid his train. He buys 120m
About Around the World in 80 Days
Creator
John Gay, Jules Verne, Buzz Kulik
Cast
Pierce Brosnan, Eric Idle, Peter Ustinov, Jack Klugman, Julia Nickson
Genres
Drama, Action & Adventure
Maturity rating
TV-PG
Score 6.8 • 1989 • TV Series
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