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Journey to the Center of the Earth (1959): Film vs Book
Film · 1959 · Directed by Henry Levin · Starring James Mason, Pat Boone
About the film
A professor leads an expedition down a volcano to the Earth's centre.
How close is it to the book?
Loosely based on the bookThe film adds characters, songs and spectacle to the novel's simple adventure.
Read or watch first?
The book is a plain, quick tale of discovery.
What the book gives you
Journey to the Center of the Earth by Jules Verne
A thrilling descent full of wonder and surprises that is easy to enjoy.
Who will like it: Readers who love classic adventures into the unknown.