From the book by Jules Verne. A breathtaking adventure aboard the “Nautilus”, the nuclear-powered submarine controlled by evil genius Captain Nemo. The cast includes James Mason, Kirk Douglas and Peter Lorne. The film prompts discussion about nuclear energy.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
013752
Language
English
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion pictures - Excerpts
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Power resources
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Environment - Social aspects
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Power resources
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Environment - Social aspects
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Science - Study and teaching
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Fantasy & Science Fiction → Science fiction films
Literature → Children's literature - Film and video adaptations
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Force and energy
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Nuclear energy
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Power resources
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Science - Study and teaching
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)