20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1954), Director: Richard Fleischer, rated G

The mightiest motion picture of them all!

Starring: Kirk Douglas, James Mason, Paul Lukas, Peter Lorre, Robert J. Wilke, Ted de Corsia, Carleton Young, J. M. Kerrigan

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★☆☆☆ - good

"I am not what is called a civilized man", Professor. I have done with society for reasons that seem good to me. Therefore I do not obey its laws." - Captain Nemo

Why watch this? A rip-roaring sailor story with Captain Nemo, and a giant squid.

Plot Summary: A group of scientists investigates a mysterious "sea monster" that's been attacking ships. They discover that the "monster" is actually the Nautilus, a futuristic submarine piloted by the enigmatic Captain Nemo. After being captured, they journey across the seas with Nemo, experiencing the wonders and dangers of the underwater world.

Dad's Preview: Don't miss this wonderful Disney film made from the classic Jules Verne novel. It was such a joy to watch this on The Wonderful World of Disney on Sunday nights as a kid. James Mason plays the mysterious Captain Nemo and a young Kirk Douglas provides the meat of the acting. However, the giant squid is the real star. Its special effects were something to behold, and at that time, unequaled.

Walt Disney; Buena Vista Dist.