Fantastic Voyage
In order to save an assassinated scientist, a submarine and its crew are shrunk to microscopic size and injected into his bloodstream.
Critics Sentiment
Michaels killed when white blood cell consumes the Proteus wreckage
CMDF facility introduction and mission briefing sequences
The film's biggest jump occurs from the slow technical setup to the exciting miniaturization sequence, gaining 1.3 points as the innovative premise finally kicks in.
Fantastic Voyage follows a classic arc of slow buildup followed by sustained adventure excitement. Critics consistently praised the groundbreaking special effects and imaginative premise while criticizing the predictable plot and stiff early sequences. The film peaks during its most creative biological dangers, particularly the white blood cell attack sequence that reviewers found genuinely chilling.
Full cast
Stephen Boyd
Grant
Raquel Welch
Cora
Edmond O'Brien
General Carter
Donald Pleasence
Dr. Michaels
Arthur O'Connell
Col. Donald Reid
William Redfield
Capt. Bill Owens
Arthur Kennedy
Dr. Duval
Jean Del Val
Jan Benes
Barry Coe
Communications Aide
Ken Scott
Secret Service
Shelby Grant
Nurse
James Brolin
Technician
Brendan Fitzgerald
Wireless Operator
Brendon Boone
Military Policeman (uncredited)
James Doohan
Dr. Sawyer (Hypothermia technician) (uncredited)
Kenneth MacDonald
Henry - Heart Monitoring (uncredited)
Christopher Riordan
Young Scientist (uncredited)
Crew
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