Five Weeks in a Balloon(1962)
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Five Weeks in a Balloon Synopsis
Professor Fergusson plans to make aviation history by making his way across Africa by balloon. He plans to claim uncharted territories in West Africa as proof of his inventions worth.
Five Weeks in a Balloon (1962) is a action, adventure, comedy and family film directed by Irwin Allen, released on August 22, 1962 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Red Buttons, Barbara Eden, Cedric Hardwicke and Peter Lorre. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 34 ratings.
- Director:
- Irwin Allen
- Writers:
- Jules Verne, Albert Gail, Charles Bennett
- Producers:
- Irwin Allen
- Cinematographer:
- Winton C. Hoch
- Composer:
- Paul Sawtell
- Production:
- 20th Century Fox, Irwin Allen Productions
- Status:
- Released
Five Weeks in a Balloon Cast & Crew
Main cast
Red Buttons
as Donald O'Shay
Barbara Eden
as Susan Gale
Cedric Hardwicke
as Fergusson
Peter Lorre
as Ahmed
Richard Haydn
as Sir Henry Vining
BarBara Luna
as Makia
Fabian
as Jacques
Billy Gilbert
as Sultan/Actioneer
Herbert Marshall
as The Prime Minister
Reginald Owen
as Consul
Henry Daniell
as Sheik Ageiba
Jonathan Gilmore
as Chief Slave (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Irwin Allen, written by Jules Verne, Albert Gail and Charles Bennett, produced by Irwin Allen.
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Five Weeks in a Balloon Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 34 ratings.
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Five Weeks in a Balloon – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Five Weeks in a Balloon online?
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Five Weeks in a Balloon (1962) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Five Weeks in a Balloon?
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The main cast of Five Weeks in a Balloon (1962) includes Red Buttons, Barbara Eden, Cedric Hardwicke, Peter Lorre and Richard Haydn. The film was directed by Irwin Allen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Five Weeks in a Balloon released?
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Five Weeks in a Balloon was released on August 22, 1962 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is Five Weeks in a Balloon worth watching?
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Five Weeks in a Balloon (1962) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 34 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, adventure and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.