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Around the World in 80 Days (1956): Film vs Book
Film · 1956 · Directed by Michael Anderson · Starring David Niven, Cantinflas
About the film
A gentleman makes a bet that he can travel around the world in eighty days and sets off with his servant.
How close is it to the book?
Loosely based on the bookThe film adds cameo roles, balloons and spectacle to the quick novel, and gives it a cheerful, circus-like mood.
Read or watch first?
The book is brisk, funny and surprisingly technical.
What the book gives you
Around the World in Eighty Days by Jules Verne
A brisk, charming adventure with plenty of humor and a delightful pair of travelers.
Who will like it: Readers who want a cheerful, fast race around the globe.