Jason and the Argonauts

"The epic story that was destined to stand as a colossus of adventure!"

Aug 15 1963 G 1h 44m
Action, Adventure, Family

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.

Plot

Jason has been prophesied to take the throne of Thessaly. When he saves Pelias from drowning, but does not recognize him as the man who had earlier killed his father, Pelias tells Jason to travel to Colchis to find the Golden Fleece. Jason follows his advice and assembles a sailing crew of the finest men in Greece, including Hercules. They are under the protection of Hera, queen of the gods. Their voyage is replete with battles against harpies, a giant bronze Talos, a hydra, and an animated skeleton army, all brought to life by the special effects wizardry of Ray Harryhausen.

Written by

Jan Read, Beverley Cross, Apollonios Rhodios

Directed by

Don Chaffey

Production Countries

United States of America, United Kingdom

Production Companies

Columbia Pictures, Morningside Productions

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
32,346
Average Rating
7.3 out of 10
Metascore
69
Popularity
NA