Journey to the Center of the Earth

Jul 1, 1993

1h 30m

★ 3.8

Overview

This made-for-TV film version uses the title and general premise of Jules Verne's novel, but had its heroes carry out the journey in an earth-penetrating machine. A television series was supposed to follow, but was never produced. Cast includes John Neville, F. Murray Abraham and Kim Miyori.

Genres

Adventure

TV Movie

Fantasy

Science Fiction

Production Companies

NBC

Journey to the Center of the Earth Trailers

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Cast

Anthony LaStrella

David Dundara

Dr. Tesue Ishikawa

Kim Miyori

Dr. Cecil Chambers

John Neville

Chris Turner

Jeffrey Nordling

Joe Briggs

Tim Russ

Dallas

Carel Struycken

Sandra Miller

Fabiana Udenio

Devin

Justina Vail Evans

Professor Harlech

F. Murray Abraham

Dr. Margo Peterson

Farrah Forke

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