Very loosely based on the Jules Verne classic tale set in
1872: Verne's hero Phileas Fogg is no longer merely an English gentleman but an
English gentleman inventor (Steve Coogan), his resourceful valet Passepartout is
not French but a Chinese thief (Jackie Chan) who wants to restore a valuable
jade Buddha to his village, and the Indian princess is discarded as a character
for a French artist (Cécile De France) who wants to see the world -- and becomes
Fogg's love interest. The three embark on a journey around the world in a mere
80 days in order to win a wager. Also with Jim Broadbent, Kathy Bates, Arnold
Schwarzenegger, Robert Fyfe and John Cleese. Directed by Frank Coraci. [2:00 -
PG]
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