I always find with these stop-motion animation films that the wonderful Harryhausen creations always far out-act the human talent! Sadly, here is no different - Todd Armstrong in the title role and Nancy Novak as " Medea" are as wooden as the Argo in this retelling of the ancient Greek myth. It is still, however, an exciting action adventure though, with plenty of episodes to keep it moving along as Jason fights…
The epic story that was destined to stand as a colossus of adventure!
Jason, a fearless sailor and explorer, returns to his home land of Thessaly after a long voyage to claim his rightful throne. He learns, however, that he must first find the magical Golden Fleece. To do so, he must embark on an epic quest fraught with fantastic monsters and terrible perils.
Top Cast
Todd Armstrong
Jason
Nancy Kovack
Medea
Gary Raymond
Acastus
Laurence Naismith
Argos
Niall MacGinnis
Zeus
Michael Gwynn
Hermes
Douglas Wilmer
Pelias
Jack Gwillim
Aeëtes
Honor Blackman
Hera
John Cairney
Hylas
Patrick Troughton
Phineas
Andrew Faulds
Phalerus
Nigel Green
Hercules
John Crawford
Polydeuces (uncredited)
Ferdinando Poggi
Castor of Sparta (uncredited)
Ennio Antonelli
Dmitrius, Drummer on Argo (uncredited)
Reviews
**_Swords & Greek Mythology in the Mediterranean_** Jason (Todd Armstrong), the rightful heir to the throne of Thessaly, Greece, gathers a crew of intrepid sailors to find the magical Golden Fleece, a quest that brings clashes with a 100’ bronze statue, a couple harpies, the venomous Hydra and a squad of sword-wielding skeletons. “Jason and the Argonauts” (1963) is a sword & sandal flick based on Greek…
62/100 Jason must find a golden fleece so that he may become the rightful ruler of his kingdom. Being as I spent much of my youth watching creature features and fantasies, it's a mystery that this one slipped by me till now. Of course, watching Harryhausen perform his magic with stop-motion animation is a treat regardless of the film ...first time I've seen the full skeleton battle and wow!. Everything else,…
FAQ about Jason and the Argonauts
What is Jason and the Argonauts about?
Jason, a fearless sailor and explorer, returns to his home land of Thessaly after a long voyage to claim his rightful throne. He learns, however, that he must first find the magical Golden Fleece. To do so, he must embark on an epic quest fraught with fantastic monsters and…
When was Jason and the Argonauts released?
Jason and the Argonauts was released in 1963.
What genres does Jason and the Argonauts belong to?
Jason and the Argonauts is categorised as Adventure, Family, Fantasy.
Who stars in Jason and the Argonauts?
The cast of Jason and the Argonauts includes Todd Armstrong, Nancy Kovack, Gary Raymond, Laurence Naismith, Niall MacGinnis.