Atlantis: The Lost Continent (1961)
Atlantis: The Lost Continent is a 1961 adventure movie directed by George Pal, with a running time of 1h 30m. It stars Sal Ponti, Joyce Taylor and John Dall.
A Greek Fisherman brings an Atlantean Princess back to her homeland which is the mythical city of Atlantis. He is enslaved for his trouble. The King is being manipulated by an evil sorcerer who is bent on using a natural resource of Atlantis to take over the world. The Atlanteans, or rather the slaves of Atlantis, are forced to mine a crystalline material which absorbs the suns rays. These crystals can then be used for warmth. The misuse of science has created weapons out of the crystals that can fire a heat ray to destroy whatever it touches.
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What is Atlantis: The Lost Continent about?
A Greek Fisherman brings an Atlantean Princess back to her homeland which is the mythical city of Atlantis. He is enslaved for his trouble. The King is being manipulated by an evil sorcerer who is bent on using a natural resource of Atlantis to take over the world. The Atlanteans, or rather the slaves of Atlantis, are forced to mine a crystalline material which absorbs the suns rays. These crystals can then be used for warmth. The misuse of science has created weapons out of the crystals that can fire a heat ray to destroy whatever it touches.
When was Atlantis: The Lost Continent released?
Atlantis: The Lost Continent was released on 3 May 1961.
How long is Atlantis: The Lost Continent?
Atlantis: The Lost Continent runs 1h 30m.
Who made Atlantis: The Lost Continent?
Atlantis: The Lost Continent was directed by George Pal.
Where can I watch Atlantis: The Lost Continent?
Atlantis: The Lost Continent is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
Where to watch Atlantis: The Lost Continent
Cast
- Sal Ponti as Demetrios
- Joyce Taylor as Princess Antillia
- John Dall as Zaren
- William Smith as Captain of the Guard
- Edward Platt as Azor the High Priest
- Frank De Kova as Sonoy the Astrologer
- Berry Kroeger as Surgeon
- Edgar Stehli as King Kronas
- Wolfe Barzell as Petros, Demetrios' Father
- Jay Novello as Xandros the Greek Slave
- Paul Frees as Narrator / Multiple Voices (voice)
- Nestor Paiva as Megalos (uncredited)