Movie

Five Weeks in a Balloon

“DISCOVER...! The slave market of Zanzibar! The forbidden city of Timbuktu! The treacherous Simoon of the Sahara!”

★ 5.4(31)19621h 41m

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Good to know

Director: Irwin Allen
Release date: 1962-08-22
Runtime: 1h 41m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: 20th Century Fox

About Five Weeks in a Balloon

Five Weeks in a Balloon is a 1962 movie in the Action, Adventure and Comedy genres, directed by Irwin Allen, starring Red Buttons, Barbara Eden and Cedric Hardwicke. It has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.4/10 from 31 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Five Weeks in a Balloon in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Professor Fergusson plans to make aviation history by making his way across Africa by balloon. He plans to claim uncharted territories in West Africa as proof of his inventions worth.

Cast

Red Buttons

Donald O'Shay

Barbara Eden

Susan Gale

Cedric Hardwicke

Fergusson

Peter Lorre

Ahmed

Richard Haydn

Sir Henry Vining

BarBara Luna

Makia

Fabian

Jacques

Billy Gilbert

Sultan/Actioneer

Herbert Marshall

The Prime Minister

Reginald Owen

Consul

Henry Daniell

Sheik Ageiba

Jonathan Gilmore

Chief Slave (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

based on novel or bookafricajules vernechimpanzeehot air balloonexplorationzanzibar19th centuryvictorian eraexploration of africa

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Five Weeks in a Balloon in Mexico?+

Five Weeks in a Balloon is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Five Weeks in a Balloon on Netflix?+

Five Weeks in a Balloon is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is Five Weeks in a Balloon?+

Five Weeks in a Balloon has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).

Who stars in Five Weeks in a Balloon?+

Five Weeks in a Balloon stars Red Buttons, Barbara Eden, Cedric Hardwicke, Peter Lorre and Richard Haydn.

When did Five Weeks in a Balloon come out?+

Five Weeks in a Balloon is a 1962 movie directed by Irwin Allen.

What genre is Five Weeks in a Balloon?+

Five Weeks in a Balloon is Action, Adventure, Comedy and Family film.

Who directed Five Weeks in a Balloon?+

Five Weeks in a Balloon was directed by Irwin Allen.