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The Mysterious Island
🎬 Movie

The Mysterious Island

1929 · 95 min Adventure Science Fiction Action Drama Fantasy Horror
5.2 / 10 · TMDB

On a volcanic island near the Kingdom of Hetvia rules Count Dakkar, a benevolent leader and scientist who has eliminated class distinction among the island's inhabitants. Dakkar, his sister Sonia and her fiance, engineer Nicolai Roget have designed a submarine which Roget pilots on its initial voyage just before the island is overrun by Baron Falon, despotic ruler of Hetvia. Falon sets out after Roget in a second submarine and the two craft, diving to the ocean's floor, discover a strange land populated by dragons, giant squid and an eerie undiscovered humanoid race.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The Mysterious Island is an acquired taste at 5.2/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A classic from 1929. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

— MovieFinder Editorial

🎭 Cast

Lionel Barrymore

Lionel Barrymore

Andre Dakkar

Jacqueline Gadsden

Jacqueline Gadsden

Sonia Dakkar

Lloyd Hughes

Lloyd Hughes

Nikolai Roget

Montagu Love

Montagu Love

Falon

Montagu Love

Montagu Love

Mikhail

Snitz Edwards

Snitz Edwards

Anton

Gibson Gowland

Gibson Gowland

Dmitry

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Dolores Brinkman

Teresa

Karl Dane

Karl Dane

(uncredited)

Pauline Starke

Pauline Starke

(uncredited)

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