Around the World in Eighty Days (1956)

In the thriving heart of Victorian England, the year 1956, Phileas Fogg, an Englishman of regimented habits and an unwavering faith in the precision of science, astounds fellow members of the esteemed London Reform Club. He audaciously declares that he can traverse the globe in a mere eighty days—a feat deemed foolish by most in an era when the same journey could take almost two days. Even more daringly, he stakes his vast fortune of twenty thousand pounds sterling on the success of his venture, a bet that could lead to his financial ruin if lost. On this daring expedition, Fogg is accompanied by his new manservant, Passepartout, a Latin immigrant of exceptional skills and unwavering loyalty. Passepartout, although a potential asset, might prove to be a distraction, his thoughts frequently straying towards the allure of the opposite sex. Undeterred by the challenges that lie ahead, the pair embark on their journey, meticulously planning their route to ensure that each mode of transport—train, ship, coach—aligns perfectly with the next. But the journey is not as seamless as Fogg's calculations. Unanticipated cultural oddities and unforeseen misadventures punctuate their expedition, threatening to disrupt their tight schedule. They are further pursued by a persistent Police Inspector named Fix, who harbors suspicions about Fogg's audacious bet and follows them with the intention of derailing their mission. As they journey from one corner of the world to another, Fogg and Passepartout find themselves embroiled in one astonishing adventure after another. Through these experiences, Fogg discovers that life may hold treasures far more valuable than winning a bet, offering him lessons that extend beyond the realms of time and distance.

Around the World in Eighty Days is an adventure movie featuring David Niven and directed by Michael Anderson.

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