Around the World in 80 Days 1989
What is Around the World in 80 Days?
The television series "Around the World in 80 Days" is based on a wager made by a character at the Reform Club. The wager involves circumnavigating the world in a specified timeframe.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1989
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 3
- Runtime
- 89 minutes
- First aired
- Apr 16, 1989
- Last aired
- Apr 18, 1989
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- YU, DE, IT, US
- Networks
- NBC
- Genres
- Drama, Action & Adventure
- Updated
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The television series "Around the World in 80 Days" is based on a wager made by a character at the Reform Club. The wager involves circumnavigating the world in a specified timeframe. The main character makes this wager with three members of the Reform Club, who are attempting to win the bet. He is accompanied by his newly employed valet, a Frenchman. The valet's name is Passepartout. The main character's actions are being pursued by a detective who mistakenly believes he has committed a crime and is attempting to escape. The detective's name is Wilbur Fix.
Should you watch it?
“A Victorian gentleman wagers he can travel around the world in eighty days to win a bet.”
- based on a classic novel
- features an ensemble cast
- limited miniseries format
Watch it if you enjoy classic literary adaptations featuring international travel and period drama.
The series is rated TV-PG.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of the series?
Phileas Fogg bets members of the Reform Club that he can circumnavigate the globe in eighty days.
Who is Phileas Fogg?
He is a Victorian Age English gentleman who attempts the world journey.
Who accompanies Fogg on his journey?
He is accompanied by his newly employed French valet, Passepartout.
Why is Detective Wilbur Fix pursuing Fogg?
The detective mistakenly believes Fogg robbed the Bank of England and is using the wager to escape.
How many episodes are in the miniseries?
The production is a three-part television miniseries.