About Around the World in 80 Days

Around the World in 80 Days was released in 2004 and is a comic adventure inspired by Jules Verne's classic novel. The movie follows eccentric inventor Phileas Fogg (Steve Coogan) and his Chinese valet, Passepartout (Jackie Chan), who accepts a wager to circle the globe in 80 days or less to prove that it can be done.

Making / Production

Directed by Frank Coraci, with screenplay by David Titcher, David Benullo, and David Goldstein, Around the World in 80 Days is a Walt Disney Pictures production. Filming took place in Thailand, Berlin, and around the world to capture the essence of the story's global adventure.

Actors

• Steve Coogan - Playing the role of Phileas Fogg, Coogan brings an eccentric and determined personality to the character.
• Jackie Chan - As Passepartout, Chan uses his martial arts talent to add action and comic relief to the movie.
• Cécile de France - As Monique La Roche, a passionate artist who joins Phileas and Passepartout on their journey, she brings a charming and independent character to the screen.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The characters Passepartout and Phileas Fogg travel in the opposite direction compared to the original novel.
• Arnold Schwarzenegger makes a cameo as Prince Hapi, this was his last film role before he became the Governor of California.
• According to legend, Jackie Chan performed all his stunts himself, as in most of his films.

Quotes

• "The world is full of possibilities, and it's up to me to seize them" - Phileas Fogg
• "Sometimes, your dreams can make you blind" - Monique La Roche
• "By Jove, I've done it!" - Phileas Fogg

Music, Soundtrack

• "All Around the World" performed by Cooler Kids.
• "It's a Small World" performed by Baha Men.
• "River of Dreams" performed by Tina Sugandh.