Jason and the Argonauts (1963)
- Starring:
- Todd Armstrong, Nancy Kovack, (more)
- Director(s):
- Don Chaffey
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- G
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Jason and the Argonauts
Greek mythology is done up brown by the special-effects expertise of Ray Harryhausen in Jason and the Argonauts. Jason (Todd Armstrong), rightful heir to the throne of Thessaly, is spared from death through the intervention of the goddess Hera (Honor Blackman). The other celestial inhabitants of Mount Olympus watch in amusement as Hera surreptitiously aids Jason in his search for the Golden Fleece. Obstacles to this goal include a giant come-to-life statue named Talos, the screeching harpies plaguing blind prophet Phineas (Patrick Troughton), a set of huge clashing rocks, the seven-headed hydra, and an army of skeletons (this bravura climactic sequence assured Harryhausen's place in the hearts of 13-year-old boys of all ages). Supporting characters include Nancy Kovack as a pre-infanticide Medea and Nigel Green as a pacifistic Hercules. Bernard Herrmann's surging musical score was icing on the cake for this greatest of all Ray Harryhausen creations. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 104 mins
Complete Cast of Jason and the Argonauts
- Todd Armstrong - Jason
- Gary Raymond - Acoustus
- Michael Gwynn - Hermes
- Honor Blackman - Hera
- John Cairney - Hylas
- Andrew Faulds - Phalerus
- John Crawford - Polydeuces
- Nando Poggi - Castor
- Nancy Kovack - Medea
- Laurence Naismith - Argus
- Niall MacGinnis - Zeus
- Douglas Wilmer - Pelias
- Patrick Troughton - Phineas
- Nigel Green - Hercules
- Douglas Robinson - Euphemus
- Jack Gwyllim - King Aeetes
- Director(s):
- Don Chaffey
- Writer(s):
- Jan Read, Beverley Cross
- Producer(s):
- Charles H. Schneer
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- G(Mild Violence, Suitable for Children)
- Categories:
- Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action / Adventure
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