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Spartakus and the Sun Beneath the Sea

Original title: Les mondes engloutis
  • TV Series
  • 1985–1987
  • TV-Y7
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
896
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Spartakus and the Sun Beneath the Sea (1985)
FrenchAnimeAdventureAnimationComedyFantasy

An underground civilization named Arkadia launches an expedition for exploring the world of the surface to restore its fading sun.An underground civilization named Arkadia launches an expedition for exploring the world of the surface to restore its fading sun.An underground civilization named Arkadia launches an expedition for exploring the world of the surface to restore its fading sun.

  • Creator
    • Nina Wolmark
  • Stars
    • Jeanine Forney
    • Christian Bénard
    • Amandine Rajau
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    • IMDb RATING
    8.1/10
    896
    YOUR RATING
    • Creator
      • Nina Wolmark
    • Stars
      • Jeanine Forney
      • Christian Bénard
      • Amandine Rajau
    • 12User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Jeanine Forney
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    • Arkana
    • 1985–1987
    Christian Bénard
    • Bob
    • 1985–1987
    Amandine Rajau
    • Rebecca
    • 1985–1987
    Louis Arbessier
    • Shag-shag
    • 1985–1987
    Marc Moro
    • Maxagaze
    • 1985–1987
    Jacques Deschamps
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    Claude Dasset
    • Seskapile…
    • 1985–1987
    Albert Augier
    • Bac
    • 1985–1987
    Jean Négroni
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    • 1985–1987
    Rebecca Forstadt
    Rebecca Forstadt
    • Rebecca
    • 1985–1987
    Rob Roy
    • Spartakus
    • 1985–1987
    Howard Ryshpan
    Howard Ryshpan
    • Bac
    • 1985–1987
    A.J. Henderson
    • Matt…
    • 1985–1987
    Perrette Pradier
    Perrette Pradier
    • Massmédia
    • 1985–1987
    Yves-Marie Maurin
    • Spartakus
    • 1985–1987
    Dominique Maurin
    • Spartakus
    • 1986
    Michel Vocoret
    • Ringnar
    • 1986
    Monique Thierry
    • Massmédia
    • 1985
    • Creator
      • Nina Wolmark
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    • Trivia
      The series is still highly popular in countries such as Chile or Hungary due to its repeated showings in the '80s and '90s and its reruns even in more recent times. It is one of the best known and most fondly remembered '80s cartoon shows there.
    • Quotes
      • [repeated line]
      • Bic and Bac: Aaaah, c'est shagmique!
    • Crazy credits
      The ending credits of the French language version has Shag-Shag coming out of a dark portal, followed by some conceptual art of every character(s) by Nina Wolmark. In various international prints, it just shows some footage of the six main characters from various episodes. Also the show's theme song plays during the credits.
    • Alternate versions
      The original French version was broadcast on NRK in Norway, starting in September 1986. The same version was released on Norwegian DVD in 2008.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Récré A2: Episode dated 20 November 1985 (1985)
    • Soundtracks
      Les Mondes Engloutis
      (Opening song & Ending song Season 1)
      Music by Vladimir Cosma
      Lyrics by Nina Wolmark
      Performed by Les Mini-Star

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    Details

    • Release date
      • September 11, 1986 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • France
    • Language
      • French
    • Also known as
      • The Absorbed Worlds
    • Production companies
      • France Animation
      • Compagnie générale du jouet
      • France 2 (FR2)
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