20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1954)
Ladies, get out your handkerchiefs! No, you won’t be crying, but you’ll definitely be mopping up your drool while watching the curly-haired, bright-eyed, cleft-chinned, ear-ringed, gorgeous, grinning, charming, singing sailor—also known as Kirk Douglas in 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. Out of all the extremely yummy roles he’s had, this one might be the yummiest. As always, he’s a likable bad boy, but thankfully—or regretfully, depending on how bad you like him to be—he’s much more a scoundrel than an actual villain. In the story, he, Paul Lukas, and Peter Lorre come across a mysterious submarine that’s been the demise of many sea ships. When the captain invites them aboard, Paul is anxious to learn more of the futuristic vessel, Kirk is suspicious and wants to escape, and Peter agrees with whoever he’s talking to at the moment.
Those of you out there who prefer your men to be a little smarter and full of emotional depth, you’re in luck. James Mason plays the famous Captain Nemo, and he has plenty of swoon-worthy scenes as he wallows in pain, memories, and conflicted emotions. The characters and story of Jules Verne’s classic are immortalized by the cast in this second film version; the first was a silent film that no one really remembers. Even though there have been countless remakes and spin-offs of Captain Nemo, his submarine, and the Mysterious Island, Disney’s original is the best. Even today, the special effects used in 1954 are pretty exciting, and the Captain Nemo’s sustainable creations are an inspiration.
The film won two very deserving Oscars, for Art Direction and Special Effects. If you haven’t seen this version yet, or have never experienced the story, this is a great one to rent. It’s exciting, adorable, and even has a trained seal in the supporting cast! But seriously, the acting is great and the production values stand the test of time. James Mason fans will find a gem in this film—it’s no wonder that Hollywood cast him in Journey to the Center of the Earth in 1959! And I know Spartacus is the go-to Kirk Douglas classic, but I liked this movie infinitely better. It has a much more original story, is less upsetting, and has just as much eye candy and shirtless scenes. What else is there?
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Those of you out there who prefer your men to be a little smarter and full of emotional depth, you’re in luck. James Mason plays the famous Captain Nemo, and he has plenty of swoon-worthy scenes as he wallows in pain, memories, and conflicted emotions. The characters and story of Jules Verne’s classic are immortalized by the cast in this second film version; the first was a silent film that no one really remembers. Even though there have been countless remakes and spin-offs of Captain Nemo, his submarine, and the Mysterious Island, Disney’s original is the best. Even today, the special effects used in 1954 are pretty exciting, and the Captain Nemo’s sustainable creations are an inspiration.
The film won two very deserving Oscars, for Art Direction and Special Effects. If you haven’t seen this version yet, or have never experienced the story, this is a great one to rent. It’s exciting, adorable, and even has a trained seal in the supporting cast! But seriously, the acting is great and the production values stand the test of time. James Mason fans will find a gem in this film—it’s no wonder that Hollywood cast him in Journey to the Center of the Earth in 1959! And I know Spartacus is the go-to Kirk Douglas classic, but I liked this movie infinitely better. It has a much more original story, is less upsetting, and has just as much eye candy and shirtless scenes. What else is there?
Want to watch it? Click here to see it on ok.ru, and thanks "aminik aminik" for posting!
More Kirk Douglas movies here!
More James Mason movies here!
Hot Toasty Rag Awards:
Best Supporting Actor of 1954: Kirk Douglas
Hot Toasty Rag Nominations:
Best Director: Richard Fleischer
Best Original Song: "Whale of a Tale"