Around the World in 80 Days Motion Picture Press Kit Photo Jackie Chan 2004

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Around the World in 80 Days (2004 film) Motion Picture Press Kit
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Around the World in 80 Days is a 2004 American action adventure comedy film based on Jules Verne's 1873 novel of the same name and remake of the movie of the same name of 1956. It stars Jackie Chan, Steve Coogan and Cécile de France. The film is set in the nineteenth century and centers on Phileas Fogg (Coogan), here reimagined as an eccentric inventor, and his efforts to circumnavigate the globe in 80 days. During the trip, he is accompanied by his Chinese valet, Passepartout (Chan). For comedic reasons, the film intentionally deviated wildly from the novel and included a number of anachronistic elements. With production costs of about 0 million and estimated marketing costs of million, it earned million at the U.S. box office and million worldwide, making it a box office failure.
Lau Xing robs the Bank of England and hides in Phileas Fogg's house, giving his name as "Passport...too". Fogg hears "Passepartout" and hires him as valet. Passepartout helps Fogg break the 50-mph speed barrier. At the Royal Academy of Science, Fogg is insulted by Baron Kelvin. Fogg bets that he can travel around the world in 80 days. If he wins he will replace Kelvin as Minister of Science, if not he will be ruined. Fogg and Passpartout take a carriage out of London after a confrontation with corrupt Inspector Fix, hired by Kelvin.
Passpartout and Fogg journey to Paris, where Passepartout must evade General Fang's warriors. Fang wants the jade Buddha previously given to Lord Kelvin but stolen by Passepartout. Pretending to take Fogg to see Thomas Edison, Passepartout leads him to impressionist painting student Monique La Roche. Passepartout fights the minions while his boss discusses impressionism. The two men and Monique depart in a hot-air balloon, chased by Fang's warriors.
In Turkey, Prince Hapi orders the men to leave while Monique must become his seventh wife. The men convince Hapi to release Monique for "The Thinker" statue. The three travelers escape.
Kelvin learns about the bank robbery. He orders the British-American colonial authorities in India to arrest both men. Passepartout sees notice of the price on his head and warns his companions. Disguised as women they are attacked by Fang's warriors. Using Inspector Fix and a sextant as weapons, Fogg and Passepartout defeat their assailants and flee to China.
In a Chinese village they are captured by the Black Scorpions. Recognized, Lau Xing challenges the leader of the group to a fight. At first he fights alone and is defeated; moments later he is joined by his fellow "Ten Tigers of Canton" to defeat the Black Scorpions. The jade Buddha is returned to the village temple.
Fogg desires to continue alone, disappointed and feeling used by his companions. He travels to San Francisco and is tricked out of his money. He is found destitute by Lau Xing and Monique who have followed him. In the Western desert they find the Wright brothers who discuss their prototype flying machine. Fogg suggests a few changes, which are eagerly taken.
In New York City, a jubilant crowd prevents them from their ship. A policeman leads them to an ambush in a workshop. The three friends fight Fang and her minions and win. Though Fogg could have gotten to the boat, he misses it to help Lau Xing. Fogg feels he has lost, but the other two say they may still make it if they catch the next ship.
They board an old ship and Fogg builds a plane out of the ship's old wood, promising a new ship to the captain. The ship's crew builds a catapult to launch it. The three fly to London and crash-land at the Royal Academy. Kelvin sends police to hinder them, and the clock strikes noon, ending the wager.
Kelvin proclaims himself the victor. Monique, Fix and other ministers attest to Kelvin's unfair methods. Kelvin insults Queen Victoria who overhears the insult which leads to Kelvin’s arrest. Fogg realizes he is one day early thanks to crossing the International Date Line. He ascends the stairs of the Academy and kisses Monique, victorious in his bet.
CAST
Jackie Chan as Passepartout / Lau Xing / Tiger #10
Steve Coogan as Phileas Fogg
Cécile de France as Monique Laroche
Jim Broadbent as Lord Kelvin
Ewen Bremner as Inspector Fix
Kathy Bates as Queen Victoria
Arnold Schwarzenegger as Prince Hapi
Ian McNeice as Colonel Kitchener
Karen Mok (credited as Karen Joy Morris) as General Fang
Roger Hammond as Lord Rhodes
David Ryall as Lord Salisbury
Mark Addy as Steamer Captain
Richard Branson as Balloon Man
John Cleese as Grizzled sergeant
Will Forte as Young French Policeman Bobby
Macy Gray as Sleeping French Woman
Sammo Hung as Wong Fei Hung / Tiger #2
Rob Schneider as San Francisco Hobo
Luke Wilson as Orville Wright
Owen Wilson as Wilbur Wright
Daniel Wu as Bak Mei
Robert Fyfe as Jean Michel
Adam Godley as Mr. Sutton
Maggie M. Quigley as Female Agent
Phil Meheux as London Hobo
Michael Youn as Art Gallery Manager
Frank Coraci as Angry Dapper Pedestrian
Don Tai as Ho / Tiger #9
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