Movie "Around the World in 80 Days" - DVD Movies Encyclopedia

Short description of the movie "Around the World in 80 Days"

This version of the classic novel set in 1872 focuses on Passepartout (Chan), a Chinese thief who steals a valuable jade Buddha and then seeks refuge in the traveling companionship of an eccentric London inventor and adventurer, Phileas Fogg (Coogan), who has taken on a bet with members of his gentlemens' club that he can make it around the world in a mere 80 days, using a variety of means of transportation, like boats, trains, balloons, elephants, etc. Along the way, Passepartout uses his amazing martial arts abilities to defend Fogg from the many dangers they face.. One major threat to their adventure is a detective that's following them. Why? Just as Fogg and Passeportout left London, a major bank was robbed, with Fogg suspected of using the "around the world" trip as an excuse to escape.. Their path from London and back includes stops in Paris, Turkey, India, China and USA...

Starring actors in "Around the World in 80 Days" movie:

John Cleese John Cleese also starred in the next movies: "007 Die Another Day" in a role of Q; "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets"; "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone"; "Rat Race"; "Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle" in a role of Mr. Munday; "Shrek 2" in a role of King; "Frankenstein" in a role of Professor Waldman; "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" in a role of Second Swallow-Savvy Guard/The Black Knight/Peasant 3/Sir Lancelot, the Brave/Taunting French Guard/Tim the Enchanter; "A Fish Called Wanda" in a role of Archie Leach; "The Adventures of Pluto Nash" in a role of James; "The 007 World Is Not Enough" in a role of R; "Shrek the Third" in a role of King Harold; "Man About Town" in a role of Dr. Primkin; "Charlotte's Web" in a role of Samuel the Sheep; "Clockwise" in a role of Brian Stimpson; "Life of Brian" in a role of Wise Man #1/Reg/Jewish Official/Centurion/Deadly Dirk/Arthur; "The Jungle Book" in a role of Dr. Julien Plumford; "American Tail: Fievel Goes West, An" in a role of Cat R. Waul; "Time Bandits" in a role of Robin Hood; "Igor" in a role of Dr. Glickenstein; "George of the Jungle" in a role of An Ape Named 'Ape'; "Pink Panther 2" in a role of Chief Inspector Dreyfus; "Silverado" in a role of Sheriff John T. Langston; "Planet 51" in a role of Professor Kipple; "Yellowbeard" in a role of Harvey 'Blind' Pew;

Arnold Schwarzenegger Arnold Schwarzenegger also starred in the next movies: "Total Recall" in a role of Douglas Quaid/Hauser; "Conan the Barbarian" in a role of Conan; "Conan the Destroyer" in a role of Conan; "True Lies" in a role of Harry Tasker; "The Terminator" in a role of The Terminator; "Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines" in a role of Terminator; "The 6th Day" in a role of Adam Gibson; "Last Action Hero" in a role of Jack Slater/Himself; "Twins" in a role of Julius Benedict; "Batman & Robin" in a role of Mr. Freeze/Dr. Victor Fries; "Terminator 2: Judgment Day" in a role of The Terminator; "Predator" in a role of Major Alan 'Dutch' Schaeffer; "Commando" in a role of John Matrix; "Red Heat" in a role of Capt. Ivan Danko; "Collateral Damage" in a role of Gordy Brewer; "Eraser" in a role of U.S. Marshal John 'The Eraser' Kruger; "Pumping Iron" in a role of Himself; "Jingle All the Way" in a role of Howard Langston; "End of Days" in a role of Jericho Cane; "Red Sonja" in a role of Kalidor; "The Running Man" in a role of Ben Richards; "Kindergarten Cop" in a role of Detective John Kimble; "Capitalism: A Love Story" in a role of Himself;

Kathy Bates Kathy Bates also starred in the next movies: "Dragonfly" in a role of Mrs. Belmont; "The Bridge of San Luis Rey" in a role of The Marquesa; "Little Black Book" in a role of Kippie Kann; "Failure to Launch" in a role of Sue; "American Outlaws" in a role of Ma James; "The Waterboy" in a role of Helen 'Mama' Boucher; "Charlotte's Web" in a role of Bitsy the Cow; "The Golden Compass" in a role of Hester; "Bee Movie" in a role of Janet Benson; "P.S. I Love You" in a role of Elizabeth; "Titanic" in a role of Molly Brown; "Fred Claus" in a role of Mother Claus; "My Sister's Keeper" in a role of Christine Chapman; "Misery" in a role of Annie Wilkes; "The Family That Preys" in a role of Charlotte Cartwright; "Fried Green Tomatoes" in a role of Evelyn Couch; "Relative Strangers" in a role of Agnes Menure; "Chéri" in a role of Madame Peloux; "Alice" in a role of Queen of Hearts;

Jackie Chan as a character Passepartout/Lau Xing Jackie Chan also starred in the next movies: "Rush Hour 2" in a role of Chief Inspector Lee; "Shanghai Noon" in a role of Chon Wang; "Who Am I?"; "Rush Hour" in a role of Chief Inspector Lee; "The Medallion" in a role of Eddie Yang; "My Lucky Stars 2: Twinkle Twinkle Lucky Stars" in a role of Muscles; "The Accidental Spy" in a role of Jackie Chan; "Rush Hour 3" in a role of Chief Inspector Lee; "The Tuxedo" in a role of Jimmy Tong; "The Forbidden Kingdom" in a role of Old Hop; "Kung Fu Panda" in a role of Master Monkey; "Legend of Drunken Master" in a role of Wong Fei-hung; "The Spy Next Door";

Steve Coogan as a character Phileas Fogg Steve Coogan also starred in the next movies: "The Indian in the Cupboard" in a role of Tommy Atkins (British medic); "The Alibi" in a role of Ray Elliott; "Night at the Museum" in a role of Octavius; "Tropic Thunder" in a role of Damien; "Ella Enchanted" in a role of Heston the Snake; "Hamlet 2" in a role of Dana Marschz; "Night at the Museum 2: Battle of the Smithsonian" in a role of Octavius; "What Goes Up" in a role of Campbell Babbitt; "Tales of the Riverbank" in a role of Roderick; "Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief" in a role of Hades;

Robert Fyfe as a character Jean Michel Robert Fyfe also starred in the next movies: "Xtro" in a role of Doctor;

Jim Broadbent as a character Lord Kelvin Jim Broadbent also starred in the next movies: "Gangs of New York" in a role of William 'Boss' Tweed; "Brazil" in a role of Dr. Jaffe; "Bridget Jones's Diary" in a role of Bridget's Dad; "Moulin Rouge!" in a role of Harold Zidler; "Robots" in a role of Madame Gasket; "The Magic Roundabout" in a role of Brian (English version); "Valiant" in a role of Sergeant; "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" in a role of Professor Kirke; "Tooth" in a role of Voice of The Rabbit; "Art School Confidential" in a role of Jimmy; "Little Voice" in a role of Mr. Boo; "The Borrowers" in a role of Pod Clock; "Iris" in a role of John Bayley; "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" in a role of Dean Charles Stanforth; "Inkheart" in a role of Fenoglio; "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" in a role of Horace Slughorn; "The Young Victoria" in a role of King William; "The Damned United" in a role of Sam Longson; "Tales of the Riverbank" in a role of G.P.; "Nicholas Nickleby" in a role of Mr. Wackford Squeers;

Ian McNeice as a character Colonel Kitchener Ian McNeice also starred in the next movies: "The Body" in a role of Dr. Sproul; "White Noise" in a role of Raymond Price; "Children of Dune" in a role of Baron Vladimir Harkonnen; "The Fourth Angel" in a role of Lewison, MI5 Officer; "Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls" in a role of Fulton Greenwall; "Oliver Twist" in a role of Mr. Limbkins; "A Life Less Ordinary" in a role of Mayhew; "No Escape" in a role of King; "Day of the Dead" in a role of D.J. Paul; "A Christmas Carol" in a role of Mr. Albert Fezziwig; "The Beautician and the Beast" in a role of Ira Grushinsky; "Year of the Comet" in a role of Ian; "Spartacus" in a role of Lentulus Batiatus;

David Ryall as a character Lord Salisbury David Ryall also starred in the next movies: "City of Ember" in a role of Chief Builder;

Roger Hammond as a character Lord Rhodes Roger Hammond also starred in the next movies: "Van Wilder 2: The Rise of Taj" in a role of Camford Dean;

Adam Godley as a character Mr. Sutton Adam Godley also starred in the next movies: "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" in a role of Mr. Teavee; "The X-Files: I Want to Believe"; "The Old Curiosity Shop" in a role of Samson Brass;

Karen Mok as a character General Fang Karen Mok starred only in the movie "Around the World in 80 Days"

Howard Cooper as a character Academy Member #1 Howard Cooper starred only in the movie "Around the World in 80 Days"

Daniel Hinchcliffe as a character British Valet Daniel Hinchcliffe starred only in the movie "Around the World in 80 Days"

Wolfram Teufel as a character Belgian Dignitary Wolfram Teufel starred only in the movie "Around the World in 80 Days"

Tom Strauss as a character Academy Member #2 Tom Strauss also starred in the next movies: "Shoot the Duke" in a role of Security Guard; "Lucky Fritz" in a role of Old Kurt;

Kit West as a character Academy Member #3 Kit West starred only in the movie "Around the World in 80 Days"

Ewen Bremner as a character Inspector Fix Ewen Bremner also starred in the next movies: "Snatch." in a role of Mullet; "Trainspotting" in a role of Spud; "Pearl Harbor" in a role of Lt. Red Winkle; "Black Hawk Down" in a role of Spec. Shawn Nelson; "AVP: Alien vs. Predator"; "The Rundown" in a role of Declan; "Judge Dredd" in a role of Junior Angel; "Death at a Funeral" in a role of Justin; "Fool's Gold" in a role of Alfonz; "Wide Open Spaces" in a role of Austin;