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The Mysterious Island (1929)

Movie ★ 5.6 95 min

Adventure Science Fiction Action Drama Fantasy Horror

On a volcanic island near the Kingdom of Hetvia rules Count Dakkar, a benevolent leader and scientist who has eliminated class distinction among the island's inhabitants. Dakkar, his sister Sonia and her fiance, engineer Nicolai Roget have designed a submarine which Roget pilots on its initial voyage just before the island is overrun by Baron Falon, despotic ruler of Hetvia. Falon sets out after Roget in a second submarine and the two craft, diving to the ocean's floor, discover a strange land populated by dragons, giant squid and an eerie undiscovered humanoid race.

Lucien Hubbard Director Maurice Tourneur Director Benjamin Christensen Director Lucien Hubbard Writer

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Quick facts

Released
October 5, 1929
Runtime
95 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0020198
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Themes

Cast

Lionel Barrymore Lionel Barrymore Andre Dakkar Jacqueline Gadsden Jacqueline Gadsden Sonia Dakkar Lloyd Hughes Lloyd Hughes Nikolai Roget Montagu Love Montagu Love Falon Montagu Love Montagu Love Mikhail Snitz Edwards Snitz Edwards Anton Gibson Gowland Gibson Gowland Dmitry Dolores Brinkman Teresa Karl Dane Karl Dane (uncredited) Pauline Starke Pauline Starke (uncredited) Carl Roup Underwater Creature (uncredited) Angelo Rossitto Angelo Rossitto Underwater Creature

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Mysterious Island about?
On a volcanic island near the Kingdom of Hetvia rules Count Dakkar, a benevolent leader and scientist who has eliminated class distinction among the island's inhabitants. Dakkar, his sister Sonia and her fiance, engineer Nicolai Roget have designed a submarine which Roget pilots on its initial voyage just before the island is overrun by Baron Falon, despotic ruler of Hetvia. Falon sets out after Roget in a second submarine and the two craft, diving to the ocean's floor, discover a strange land populated by dragons, giant squid and an eerie undiscovered humanoid race.
Who directed The Mysterious Island?
The Mysterious Island was directed by Lucien Hubbard, Maurice Tourneur, Benjamin Christensen.
Who stars in The Mysterious Island?
The Mysterious Island stars Lionel Barrymore, Jacqueline Gadsden, Lloyd Hughes, Montagu Love.
When was The Mysterious Island released?
The Mysterious Island is a 1929 adventure, science fiction, action, drama, fantasy, horror film.
Where can I watch The Mysterious Island?
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