Jason and the Argonauts
Jason and the Argonautsby Don Chaffey1h441962United States
Recommended byAlain Chabat, Robin Campillo
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Fantastic special effects by Ray Harryhausen and exciting mythological adventure make this a film that is fun for everyone. It's the story of Jason (Todd Armstrong), a fearless sailor and explorer, who returns to the kingdom of Thessaly after a 20-year voyage to make his rightful claim to the throne. But to do so, Jason must first find the magical Golden Fleece. He selects a crew and with the help of Hera, Queen of the Gods, sets sail in search of the Fleece. Jason and his crew must overcome incredible obstacles including a 100-foot bronze giant, the venomous Hydraa huge creature with the heads of seven snakes, and a spectacular battle with an army of skeletons.
- Credits- Production Compagny : Colombia Pictures, Morningside Productions, Great Company
- Distributor : Sony Pictures
- Original Music : Bernard Herrmann
- Director : Don Chaffey
- Scenario : Jan Read, Beverley Cross
- Original Work Author : Apollonios Rhodios
- Producer : Charles H. Schneer
- Photo Director : Wilkie Cooper
- Editing : Maurice Rootes
- Set Decoration : Geoffrey Drake
- Sound Recorder : Cyril Collick, Red Law
 
- Technical details- Printed format : 35 mm
- Sound mix : Stéréo 2.0
- Year of production : 1962
- French release date : 17 mai 1963
- Category : Feature film
- Color : Colors
- Language : English
 
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