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Jules Verne's classic novel, Journey to the Center of the Earth, is brought to the screen in this thrilling adventure about a band of intrepid explorers descending to the hidden reaches of our world. Professor Lindenbrook (James Mason; 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, North by Northwest) discovers a long hidden message that reveals the existence of a passage into the centre of the Earth. Leading a team of unlikely adventurers (including Pat Boone, Arlene Dahl, and... a duck), the groups daring expedition will see them come up against exploding volcanoes, rockslides and even -eating reptiles! Scored by the legendary Bernard Hermann and filmed in stunning Cinema, Journey to the Center of the Earth is a much beloved classic, and a landmark in both Science-Fiction and Adventure filmmaking. Eureka Classics is proud to present the film for the first time on Blu-ray in the UK, from a stunning 4K restoration. BLU-RAY SPECIAL FEATURES: * 1080p presentation from a definitive 4K restoration * Optional stereo PCM soundtrack and 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio options * Isolated music and effects track * Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing * Audio Commentary with Actress Diane Baker and Film Historians Steven C. Smith & Nick Redman * New video interview with critic and author Kim Newman * Featurette on the film s restoration * Original theatrical trailer * PLUS: A booklet featuring an original review of the film from 1959; a gallery; and a selection of rare archival imagery PRESS: one of the very best Hollywood adventure movies, with lots of monsters, underground oceans, sinister villains, and touches which would have delighted Jules Verne himself Time Out This beguiling good-natured story remains one of the most successful translations of that spirit to the medium of cinema Horror News A festival of superb special effects and fabulous subterranean sets, all brilliantly accompanied by Bernard Herrmann's ominous musical score. NY Mag