I own both on dvd and watched them on consecutive nights for. Turner classic movies presents the greatest motion pictures of all time from one of the largest film libraries in the world. Jason and the argonauts bluray disc, 2010 for sale online. He was an actor, known for jason and the argonauts 1963, icebound in the antarctic 1983 and iron horse 1966. Watch movie jason and the argonauts leonard ulman on dailymotion. Jason and the argonauts trailer turner classic movies. This 2000 production recounts a famous tale from greek mythology.
Im going to compare the movie and the story version of jason and the argonauts. Jason and the argonauts tv miniseries 2000 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Hd talk jason and the argonauts july 6, 2010 jason and the argonauts. Oct 19, 2010 this is a trailer for jason and the argonauts. Although it becomes readily apparent that jason london was picked due to his good looks rather than his acting talents, he is nonetheless adequate. Ostensibly, jason and the argonauts is the story of the hero jason hero being defined in this case as a demigod who embarks on a quest to recover the golden fleece. Filmmaker peter jackson and visual effects artist randall william cook ray. Swords are gonna swing and sandals are gonna be buckled a all you have to do is read the arguments and pick your favourite harryhausen heavy. Hallmark entertainments jason and the argonauts miniseries was directed by.
Fifty years ago jason and the argonauts was released, becoming an. Jason and the argonauts takes on clash of the titans. Videos for jason and the argonauts turner classic movies. On the eve of wwii, a group of treasure hunters think theyve figured out the location of. As a mere boy jason, the heir to the kingdom of ancient greece, witnesses the murder. In 1963, don chaffeys jason and the argonauts, magically brought the ancient greek myth to vibrant life on the big screen. Jason and the argonauts studio scale talos stop motion. Ray harryhausen interview stopmotion animation clash of. The film has a great cast of characters that come along for the adventure, but i really felt the heart of the story was the character of jason. Some story points that are not in the original myth are even lifted from that film. As a mere boy jason, the heir to the kingdom of ancient greece, witnesses the murder of his father at the hands of his ruthless uncle, pelias.
Jason gets the argonauts to help him on his adventure and to get the. Clash of the titans that came out 2010 theyve room that movie and they didnt. On the eve of wwii, a group of treasure hunters think theyve figured out the location of the fabled sunken ship of jason and the argonauts. Find video, photos, forums, blogs and shop for some of the best movies ever made only at tcm. The film begins when the evil pelias dennis hopper usurps the throne of his halfbrother, aeson, king of the greek city of iolcus, after murdering aeson and marrying his wife, polymele diana kent. The five films it inspired fifty years ago jason and the argonauts was released, becoming an influence for filmmakers from peter jackson to nick park. Tom hanks, who was also a kid when this came out, has said. Jason and the argonauts don chaffey, 1963 movie magic. It is based on the greek myth of jason and the argonauts. Jason and the argonauts, also known as jason and the golden fleece is a 2000 tv movie directed by nick willing and produced by hallmark entertainment. Jason and the argonauts july 6, 2010 dvd talk forum. To claim his rightful spot on the throne of thessaly, jason leads a group of warriors, including hercules, in search of the golden fleece with its magical healing powers. Movie jason and the argonauts 1963 show more show less.
In the modern world, jason has emerged as a character in various adaptations of his myths, such as the 1963 film jason and the argonauts and the 2000 tv miniseries of the same name. Ohhh, i have been excited to watch this movie for a long, long time. A native of flint, michigan, nancy kovack was a student at the university of michigan at 15, a radio deejay at 16, a college graduate at 19 and the holder of eight beauty titles by 20. Here are 2 of my personal favorite ray harryhausen classics. He died on november 17, 1992 in butte, california, usa. One of the most legendary adventures in all mythology is brought to life in jason and the argonauts, an epic saga of good and evil. Sonys bluray of jason and the argonauts is the finest presentation of the film ive seen, and i saw it twice when new. Through rosecolored glasses, though, its a vibrant. Jason and the argonauts isnt about a man in search of a shiny jumper. Assembling a crew of the toughest men around, and aided by the goddess hera, jason and his argonauts set sail unbeknown that perils await at every port. Jason and the argonauts exists now mostly as a fine piece of nostalgia.
But if you were young in 1963, you know the real answer is. Even though the stopmotion effects may not win over younger audiences, harryhausens work is an influential steppingstone in cinematic history and is still impressive even today. Jul 17, 2008 46 videos play all jason and the argonauts 1963 full movie nahajayaauayahaha. Todd armstrong was born on july 25, 1937 in missouri, usa as john harris armstrong. Jason and the argonauts critics consensus don chaffeys jason and the argonauts is an outlandish, transportive piece of nostalgia whose real star is the masterful stopmotion animation work of ray. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing jason and the argonauts near you. Greek mythology, gods and monster adventure movies and video games. Considering when jason and the argonauts was made, it truly was a technical marvel in its time. Hallmark entertainment have produced numerous other tv movies and mini series that have adapted classic books, fairytales and myths. Her professional acting career began on television in new york, first as one of jackie gleasons glea girls and then, more prominently, on the dave garroway show. Advanced search watchlist sign in jason and the argonauts tv miniseries 2000 poster. Whenever ancient greek adventurer jason todd armstrong crosses swords with another fanciful creature in his search for the fabled golden fleece, you can freeze or slomo the action with immaculate clarity thanks to the cav. Legendary monster series jason and the argonauts the seventh voyage of sinbad the golden voyage of sinbad sinbad and the eye of the tiger the 3 worlds of gulliver. The film begins when the evil pelias dennis hopper.
While jason is a pretty good leading man, the supporting cast zeus, hera, pelias, aeetes, to name a few are excellent and very memorable. Legendary monster series jason and the argonauts the seventh voyage of sinbad the golden voyage of sinbad. The film stars todd armstrong as jason, along with nancy kovack, honor blackman, and gary raymond. Youre just wording it to make it sound like a stupid movie.
With derek jacobi, olivia williams, angus macfadyen, dennis hopper. Jason and the argonauts is one of the very first major films that featured harryhausens movie magic, and is also the most memorable one. Jason and the golden fleece is a 1963 angloamerican independently made adventure mythological fantasy film produced by charles h. I say jason and the argonauts is the greatest film ever made. In comics, outside of a comic book adaptation of the film jason and the argonauts published by dell comics in 1963 as part of their movie classics series, there were 2 series. Jason and the argonauts is one of ray harryhausens finest films and contains some of his most memorable creations. Fortyseven years can dim ones memories but i know i was aware that certain parts of the film looked dusty read. Jason appeared in various literary works in the classical world of greece and rome, including the epic poem argonautica and the tragedy medea. Jason and the argonauts 2000 jolene blalock in jason and the argonauts. Jason and the argonauts 2000 movie trailer youtube. Jason and the argonauts is a 2000 tv movie directed by nick willing and produced by. After narrowly escaping death, jason flees his home. For the most part, the casting of this movie is superb. Columbia released the film on bluray for regions a, b, and c on 6 july 2010.
The film begins when the evil pelias dennis hopper usurps the throne of his halfbrother, aeson. Apr 05, 2016 watch movie jason and the argonauts leonard ulman on dailymotion. Jason and the argonauts follows jason who is working towards righting the wrong of his usurped kingdom, while being watched by the gods. In 2008, the american film institute nominated the film for its top 10 fantasy films list. What also makes the movie memorable is the good cast of actors. Jason grace, a main character in the 2010 heroes of olympus series also by rick riordan, was named after jason. Published on jun 27, 2010 ray harryhausens stunning greek mythology as only he could tell it, from 1964, the film that tom hanks has repeatedly said is the film that made him decide to be an. Jason and the argonauts tv miniseries 2000 full cast. Jason, son of the murdered king of thessaly, is diverted from. Apr, 2010 jason and the argonauts takes on clash of the titans. Jason and the argonauts 1965 by don chaffey, including captivating fx, the actual stars of the movie, by master ray harryhausen with todd armstrong, nancy kovack, jack gwillin, honor blackman, douglas wilmer, gary raymond. Jason and the argonauts v clash of the titans ross v ross. Yes, i did post this before on the other page but i dont think anybody saw it.
Directed by don chaffrey and featuring some of stop motion genius ray harryhausens best work, jason and the argonauts is still entertaining families over 50 years since its original release. Jan 20, 2010 jason and the argonauts follows jason who is working towards righting the wrong of his usurped kingdom, while being watched by the gods. Everybody thinks that citizen kane was the greatest movie ever made. Viewed clearly, its a poorlymade collection of fantastical tropes. Find video, photos, forums, blogs and shop for some of. Jason had to go and get the golden fleece because of his uncle pelias. In 2010, horatia harrod met ray harryhausen at his london home to discuss dinosaurs, stopmotion animation and modern moviemaking. Dtshd ma and original mono special features include. Ray harryhausen signature collection ill definitely be getting this one. It was a film that radically changed the future of visual effects in movies. Jason and the argonauts dvd, 2010 for sale online ebay. Jason and the argonauts cast and crew cast photos and info.
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