Around the World in 80 Days

1989-04-16 Drama TV-PG

The plot centres around Phileas Fogg making a £20,000 wager with three members of the Reform Club that he can circumnavigate the world in 80 days. He takes with him his newly employed French valet Passepartout, and is pursued by Detective Wilbur Fix who mistakenly thinks Fogg robbed the Bank of England and is using the wager as a cover to escape capture.

Storyline

First Aired

1989-04-16
Last Aired

1989-04-18
Creator

Jules Verne
Genre

Drama, Action & Adventure
Seasons

1
Episodes

3
Status

Ended
Language

English, Deutsch
Network

NBC

Keywords:

jules verne based on novel or book travel miniseries 19th century

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Season 1

1. Part 1

Fogg and his French manservant Passepartout face many obstacles. The boat to France is waiting for act...More

Fogg and his French manservant Passepartout face many obstacles. The boat to France is waiting for actress Sarah Bernhardt, France is in a chaotic state after the fall of Napoleon III and deadly Thuggee cult awaits in India.Less

120mins 1989-04-16

2. Part 2

Near Burma, bandits kidnap the local prince along with Fogg, Passepartout and their new companion, Pri...More

Near Burma, bandits kidnap the local prince along with Fogg, Passepartout and their new companion, Princess Aouda. In Hong Kong, Fogg and Auoda lose track of Passepartout, but sneaky detective Fix joins them. Japan's next.Less

120mins 1989-04-17

3. Part 3

After finding an old friend, Fogg and Aouda, who are falling in love, head for the USA. Fogg confronts...More

After finding an old friend, Fogg and Aouda, who are falling in love, head for the USA. Fogg confronts outlaw Jesse James and the Sioux raid his train. He buys a boat to England, but gets arrested by Fix. The time is pretty much up.Less