Series synopsis
Jules Verne's Mysterious Island is an American action & adventure sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on Hallmark Channel on September 17, 2005. It ended on September 17, 2005. It stars Kyle MacLachlan, Gabrielle Anwar, Vinnie Jones and Omar Gooding.
During the Civil War five survivors escape from a prison camp in Richmond, Virginia by hot air balloon and find themselves on an uncharted island in the Pacific. Far from any kind of known civilization, the island is inhabited with carnivorous monsters, bloodthirsty pirates, and mad genius Captain Nemo, who lives on the island for his own secretive ends.
Premise
During the Civil War five survivors escape from a prison camp in Richmond, Virginia by hot air balloon and find themselves on an uncharted island in the Pacific. Far from any kind of known civilization, the island is inhabited with carnivorous monsters, bloodthirsty pirates, and mad genius Captain Nemo, who lives on the island for his own secretive ends.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Kyle MacLachlan as Cyrus
- Gabrielle Anwar as Jane
- Vinnie Jones as Bob
- Omar Gooding as Neb
- Patrick Stewart as Nemo
- Danielle Calvert as Helen
- Jason Durr as Pencroff
- Roy Marsden as Joseph
Supporting cast
- Chris Larkin as Atherton
- Dom Hetrakul as Sun
- Nate Harrison as Lemay
- Geoffrey Giuliano as Li
- Banjong Siriwattanawong as Pirate
- Daniel O'Neill as Young Pirate
- Dean Alexandrou as Another Pirate
- Ken Streutker as Union Officer
- Chad Dylan Markowitz as Young Kid Soldier
- Tanapol Chuksrida as Pirate #2
- Nophand Boonyai as Pirate #3
- Daniel J. Molnas as Guard #1
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 2 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 2 | September 17, 2005 | September 17, 2005 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Captain Nemo is a madman, genius and legend in the annals of war. In his impenetrable compound, he and his manservant Joseph work toward an inconceivable goal: to build an incalculably destructive bomb, hoping it will end war forever. He wants Cyrus, a gifted engineer, to help him. Together. he hopes they can embark into explosive infamy on his famed submarine, Nautilus. |
September 17, 2005 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 When Cyrus refuses to work with Nemo, the latter casts his ill-fated guests back into danger, where they are certain to meet their doom. Already in great peril roaming an island teeming with carnivorous beasts, they are further threatened when Bob Harvey and his band of bloodthirsty pirates arrive seeking treasure. |
September 17, 2005 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Hallmark Channel |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 17, 2005 |
| Last aired | September 17, 2005 |
| Runtime | 172 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Saturday |