5 Weeks in a Balloon
1977, English. Directed by Chris Cuddington.
An elderly English doctor and his 14-year old American nephew go on a perilous journey to Africa in an hot air balloon with an African guide, to retrieve a precious diamond from the top of a volcanic rock, as a gift for Queen Victoria.
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- 1h 0m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- English
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- Released
- 24 November 1977
- Country
- Australia, United States of America
- Written by
- Kimmer Ringwald
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How long is 5 Weeks in a Balloon?
5 Weeks in a Balloon runs 60 minutes (1h 0m).
Does 5 Weeks in a Balloon have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is 5 Weeks in a Balloon on?
5 Weeks in a Balloon isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 24 November 1977. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like 5 Weeks in a Balloon?
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Who directed 5 Weeks in a Balloon?
5 Weeks in a Balloon (1977) was directed by Chris Cuddington and stars Booker Bradshaw, Cathleen Cordell, Johnny Haymer.