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Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Audience Rating: G (General Audience)
Binding: DVD
Brand: Sony
EAN: 9780767810869
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, Full Screen, Letterboxed, Widescreen, NTSC
ISBN: 0767810864
Label: Sony Pictures
Manufacturer: Sony Pictures
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Sony Pictures
Region Code: 1
Release Date: July 14, 1998
Running Time: 104 minutes
Sales Rank: 6119
Studio: Sony Pictures
Theatrical Release Date: June 19, 1963
Editorial Review:
Product Description:
Fantastic special effects by Ray Harryhausen and exciting mythological adventure make this a film that is fun for everyone. It is 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 Hydra--a huge creature with the heads of seven snakes--and a spectacular battle with an army of skeletons.Starring: Todd Armstrong Nancy Kovack Gary Raymond Laurence Naismith Niall MacGinnisDirector: Don ChaffeyCopyright: 1963 Columbia Pictures Produced by Ray Harryhausen; written by Beverley Cross & Jan Read; Running time of 104 minutes; Closed Captioned. System Requirements:Widescreen (1.85:1 aspect ratio) and Standard format versions Languages: English (Dolby Mono) Spanish and French Subtitles: English Spanish and French Theatrical trailer and interview with Ray Harryhausen by John Landis Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: SCI-FI/FANTASY Rating: G UPC: 043396002593
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Arguably the most intelligently written film to feature the masterful stop-motion animation of Ray Harryhausen, Jason and the Argonauts is a colorful adventure that takes full advantage of Harryhausen's 'Dynarama' process. Inspired by the Greek myth, the story begins when the fearless explorer Jason (Todd Armstrong) returns to the kingdom of Thessaly to make his rightful claim to the throne, but the gods proclaim that he must first find the magical Golden Fleece. Consulting Hera, the queen of gods, Jason recruits the brave Argonauts to crew his ship, and they embark on their eventful journey. Along the way they encounter a variety of mythic creatures, including the 100-foot bronze god Talos, the batlike Harpies, the seven-headed reptilian Hydra, and an army of skeletons wielding sword and shield. This last sequence remains one of the finest that Harryhausen ever created, and it's still as thrilling as anything from the age of digital special effects. Harryhausen was the true auteur of his fantasy films, and his brilliant animation evokes a timeless sense of wonder. Jason and the Argonauts is a prime showcase for Harryhausen's talent--a wondrous product of pure imagination and filmmaking ingenuity. The DVD contains an informative interview with Harryhausen by filmmaker John Landis. --Jeff Shannon
Customer Reviews
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Rating:  - A legndary adventure of monsters and mythology......
Before movies used CGI to bring fantasy to life, there was a brilliant, and painstaking medium called "Stop-Motion-Animation", where clay figures were posed and reposed ONE camera frame at a time, bringing life to an endless array of creatures and monsters, and Ray Harryhausen was the king of it all. Jason and the Argonauts is arguably Harryhausen's greatest showcase of his innovative genius. This is the age-old tale of Jason, a fearless sailor and explorer, who is the rightful heir to the throne ... Read More
Rating: - My search is over!
For years since a child, I have been searching for that movie that I once watched in a dark movie theater that terrified/entranced me with its music and "special effects" (which most kids nowadays scoff at, including my own) This movie, and its "cousins" the Sinbad movies, were the stuff of adventure/fantasy thrills of the youths from the 50's and 60's.I'll never forget my gasping at the giant iron soldier strolling upon the rocky beach to destroy the sailship trying desperately to escape its path. ... Read More
Rating:  - Reggie's Review
This is by far my favorite version of this classic. Has all of the mystery and fantasy, that is ideal for the entire family.
Rating: - Jason's crew reveiw
I have loved the movie Jason and the Argonauts since I was a kid. The part where Talos (the bronze statue) comes to life was such an awesome special effect "back in the day." But, my all time favorite part of the movie is when the "skeleton army" comes out of the ground to fight Jason and his crew. That is still a totally cool special effect for me!!! I am really glad that Amazon carries this DVD. Thanks!
Rating: - Before Clash of the Titans there was the Golden Fleece
If you love Clash of the Titans then you will want to see Jason and the Argonauts to witness how stop motion animation would shape Hollywood special effects for decades to come. Not only that, but the Golden Fleece story is a pretty decent mythological narrative to bring to the silver screen and this is a full on Hollywood blockbuster production.
Jason and the Argonauts is great screenwriting along with a character driven story, many of whom are the Gods of Olympus, presiding over Jason ... Read More
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