TV series
The plot centres around Phileas Fogg making a £20,000 wager with three members of the Reform Club that he can circumnavigate the world in 80 days. He takes with him his newly employed French valet Passepartout, and is pursued by Detective Wilbur Fix who mistakenly thinks Fogg robbed the Bank of England and is using the wager as a cover to escape capture.
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Around the World in 80 Days premiered April 16, 1989. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
The plot centres around Phileas Fogg making a £20,000 wager with three members of the Reform Club that he can circumnavigate the world in 80 days. He takes with him his newly employed French valet Passepartout, and is pursued by Detective Wilbur Fix who mistakenly thinks Fogg robbed the Bank of England and is using the wager as a cover to escape capture.
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Episode 1
Fogg and his French manservant Passepartout face many obstacles. The boat to France is waiting for actress Sarah Bernhardt, France is in a chaotic state after the fall of Napoleon III and deadly Thuggee cult awaits in India.
Directed by Buzz KulikWritten by John GayGuest stars Tariq Yunus, Roy Evans, Ellis Dale, Julian Curry, John Abineri
Episode 2
Near Burma, bandits kidnap the local prince along with Fogg, Passepartout and their new companion, Princess Aouda. In Hong Kong, Fogg and Auoda lose track of Passepartout, but sneaky detective Fix joins them. Japan's next.
Directed by Buzz KulikWritten by John GayGuest stars Tariq Yunus, Roy Evans, Ellis Dale, Julian Curry, John Abineri, Tam Tin-Nam
Episode 3
After finding an old friend, Fogg and Aouda, who are falling in love, head for the USA. Fogg confronts outlaw Jesse James and the Sioux raid his train. He buys a boat to England, but gets arrested by Fix. The time is pretty much up.
Directed by Buzz KulikWritten by John GayGuest stars Tariq Yunus, Roy Evans, Ellis Dale, Julian Curry, John Abineri
Episode information updated Sep 18, 2026
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Pierce BrosnanPhileas Fogg
Eric IdleJean Passepartout
Peter UstinovWilbur Fix
Jack KlugmanCaptain Bunsby
Julia NicksonPrincess Aouda
Ian McNeiceBatcular
James B. SikkingJenks
Lee RemickSarah Bernhardt
NBCUnited States
Avala FilmSerbia
