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A beguiling mix of natural history and science fiction, this early feature by Karel Zeman follows four schoolboys on an awe-inspiring expedition back through time, where they behold landscapes and creatures that have long since vanished from the earth. Hewing closely to the scientific knowledge of its era, Journey to the Beginning of Time brings its prehistoric beasts alive through a number of innovative techniques—including stop-motion, puppetry, and life-size models—creating an atmosphere of pure wonderment.
Original Release
08/05/1955
US Release
12/10/1960
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Cast
Name | Character |
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Vladimír Bejval | Jirka / Jo-Jo |
Petr Herrman | Toník / Tony |
Zdenek Husták | Jenda / Ben |
Josef Lukáš | Petr / Doc |
James Lucas | Doc (US version) |
Victor Betral | Joe / Jo-Jo (US version) |
Charles Goldsmith | Ben (US version) |
Kerry Mark Joels | Doc |
Bedrich Šetena | Petr (voice) / Narrator (voice) |
Directors
Writers
Karel Zeman, William Cayton, J.A. Novotný
Cast
Name | Character |
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Vladimír Bejval | Jirka / Jo-Jo |
Petr Herrman | Toník / Tony |
Zdenek Husták | Jenda / Ben |
Josef Lukáš | Petr / Doc |
James Lucas | Doc (US version) |
Victor Betral | Joe / Jo-Jo (US version) |
Charles Goldsmith | Ben (US version) |
Kerry Mark Joels | Doc |
Bedrich Šetena | Petr (voice) / Narrator (voice) |
Producers
Name | Role |
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William Cayton | Producer |