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Jason and the Argonauts

1963Royaume-Uni, États-Unis104 min
The film

Jason and the Argonauts (working title: Jason and the Golden Fleece) is a 1963 epic fantasy adventure film loosely based on the 3rd century BC Greek epic poem The Argonautica by Apollonius Rhodius. Distributed by Columbia Pictures, it was produced by Charles H. Schneer, directed by Don Chaffey, and stars Todd Armstrong, Nancy Kovack, Gary Raymond, and Laurence Naismith. Shot in Eastman Color, the film was made in collaboration with stop-motion animation visual effects artist Ray Harryhausen and is known for its various legendary creatures, notably the iconic fight scene featuring seven skeleton warriors. Although it was a box office disappointment during its initial release, the film was critically acclaimed and later considered a classic. The film score was composed by

DirectorDon Chaffey
Genresfilm et téléfilm de fantasy · film ou téléfilm d'aventure · film et téléfilm d'action · péplum
CountryRoyaume-Uni, États-Unis
Runtime104 min
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Record source: The Film world cinema index

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