Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: NBC
Type: Miniseries
Rating: 6.7/10
Around the World in 80 Days
Overview
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.
This production, originally released in 1989, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Miniseries series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Drama, Action & Adventure genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 6.7 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Drama and Action & Adventure.
- • Produced in Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, United States of America, Yugoslavia.
- • Original Language: German.
Directed By
Written By
Starring Cast
Pierce Brosnan
Phileas Fogg
Eric Idle
Jean Passepartout
Peter Ustinov
Wilbur Fix
Jack Klugman
Captain Bunsby
Julia Nickson
Princess Aouda
Ian McNeice
Batcular
James B. Sikking
Jenks
Lee Remick
Sarah Bernhardt
Seasons
Season 1
3 Episodes • Aired 1989-04-16
No season overview provided for this season.
