Product Details

• Actors: Allen Holubar, Lois Alexander, Curtis Benton, Wallace Clarke, Howard Crampton
• Directors: Stuart Paton
• Writers: Stuart Paton, Jules Verne
• Producers: Stuart Paton, Carl Laemmle
• Format: AC-3, Black & White, DVD, Silent, NTSC
• Language: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo)
• Region: All Regions
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Image Entertainment
• DVD Release Date: January 26, 1999
• Run Time: 105 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 6305268150
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #94,632 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
• For more information about "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea" visit the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

Editorial Reviews

Released by Universal in 1916, "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea" was the first great special effects spectacular of early cinema. Based on the Jules Verne novel, the story concerns a team of scientists investigating a series of naval disturbances who find the culprit is the Nautilus, a submarine piloted by Captain Nemo, a hate-driven renegade seaman. Over a year-and-a-half in production, "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea" is a colorful recreation of Verne's science fiction classic.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

29 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Classic Jules Verne, July 31, 2000

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Nick Smiles (Western Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (DVD)

This version of Jules Verne's classic is unique in so far as it concentrates upon the character of Captain Nemo, providing considerable material on his background, most of which has been neglected in subsequent adaptations. The groundbreaking underwater photography is still amongst the best on film. This print is a little scratched in places, but on the whole it's still an excellent copy. The color tinting effectively sets the atmosphere for each scene, and an appropriate musical score in Dolby Digital Stereo adds tremendously to the viewing experience. I highly recommend this DVD to any connoisseur of early cinema.

31 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An interesting version of Jules Verne's classic tale., March 17, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (DVD)

A special effects laden sci-fi blockbuster in 1916? That's exactly what this film was. It was one of the very first films to make extensive use of underwater photography. Almost too extensive in fact. While long panoramas of coral reefs and sea beds in black and white might have thrilled audiences in 1916, they can start to get a little tedious to modern viewers. Overall, though, this version of the classic Jules Verne tale is very well presented. The acting and visuals are good for that time time period. The film goes beyond the book to present a very unique explaination of Capt. Nemo's origins and motives. This Capt. Nemo is very different from the one in the Disney productions that would follow. It's worth a look for any fan of the Jules Verne classic.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Original Masterpiece, February 9, 2011

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J. Smith - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea (1916) [Remastered Edition] (DVD)

There are many different versions of this classic tale of Captain Nemo and his crew. Some as close as 2006, 1999, etc. This one still holds up even as though it is almost 100 years old! Can you believe that?

The tale is simple, I won't give away the plot. But this is an excellent copy of that tale.

Highly recommend!