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Where Time Began

Original title: Viaje al centro de la tierra
  • 1977
  • PG
  • 1h 27m
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4.8/10
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Where Time Began (1977)
Also known as 'The Fabulous Journey to the Centre of the Earth'.
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SpanishSteampunkAdventureFamilySci-Fi

Also known as "The Fabulous Journey to the Centre of the Earth" in the UK. The film is partially dubbed in English, but it has good cinematography.Also known as "The Fabulous Journey to the Centre of the Earth" in the UK. The film is partially dubbed in English, but it has good cinematography.Also known as "The Fabulous Journey to the Centre of the Earth" in the UK. The film is partially dubbed in English, but it has good cinematography.

  • Director
    • Juan Piquer Simón
  • Writers
    • Carlos Puerto
    • Juan Piquer Simón
    • John Melson
  • Stars
    • Kenneth More
    • Pep Munné
    • Ivonne Sentis
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    4.8/10
    909
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Juan Piquer Simón
    • Writers
      • Carlos Puerto
      • Juan Piquer Simón
      • John Melson
    • Stars
      • Kenneth More
      • Pep Munné
      • Ivonne Sentis
    • 28User reviews
    • 20Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Kenneth More
    Kenneth More
    • Prof. Otto Lindenbrock
    Pep Munné
    Pep Munné
    • Axel
    • (as Pep Munne)
    Ivonne Sentis
    • Glauben
    Frank Braña
    Frank Braña
    • Hans Belker
    Jack Taylor
    Jack Taylor
    • Olsen
    José María Caffarel
    José María Caffarel
    • Professor Fridleson
    • (as Jose Mª Caffarel)
    Emiliano Redondo
    Emiliano Redondo
    • Prof. Kristoff
    Lone Fleming
    Lone Fleming
    • Martha
    Ricardo Palacios
    Ricardo Palacios
    • Train ticket collector
    Jorge Rigaud
    Jorge Rigaud
    • Professor
    Fabián Conde
    • Professor
    • (as Fabian Conde)
    Ana del Arco
    • Hans cousin's wife
    Manuel Pereiro
    Manuel Pereiro
    Barta Barri
    Barta Barri
    • Professor
    Ángel Álvarez
    Ángel Álvarez
    • Professor
    • (as Angel Alvarez)
    Ángel Menéndez
    • Professor
    • (as Angel Menendez)
    Blaki
    • Museum janitor
    Enrique Navarro
    • Bookseller
    • Director
      • Juan Piquer Simón
    • Writers
      • Carlos Puerto
      • Juan Piquer Simón
      • John Melson
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews28

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    5AaronCapenBanner

    Obscure Version.

    7Aaron1375

    A foreign movie based on "Journey to the Center of Earth" that is just strange.

    5CinemaSerf

    Journey to the Centre of the Earth

    5ma-cortes

    Silly but likable Spanish adaptation based on Jules Verne classic novel

    junagadh75

    campy but not all that bad

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    • Trivia
      Never released in British cinemas. This film was first seen in the UK when broadcast on ITV during Christmas Day, 1978.
    • Quotes

      Axel: Yesterday, you had a deep gash on your forehead. Wounds apparently heal must faster here. Ah, then what a fine battleground it would make!

    • Connections
      Features A Trip to the Moon (1902)

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    • Release date
      • November 1978 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Spain
    • Languages
      • Spanish
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Journey to the Center of the Earth
    • Filming locations
      • Cueva de Valporquero, León, Castilla y León, Spain
    • Production company
      • Almena Films
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 27m(87 min)
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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