Jason and the Argonauts (1963)
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.
Director: Don Chaffey
Genre: Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Runtime: 104 min
Release Date: June 13, 1963
Cast
- Todd Armstrong - Jason
- Nancy Kovack - Medea
- Gary Raymond - Acastus
- Laurence Naismith - Argos
- Niall MacGinnis - Zeus
- Michael Gwynn - Hermes
- Douglas Wilmer - Pelias
- Jack Gwillim - King Aeetes
- Honor Blackman - Hera
- John Cairney - Hylas
Screenplay
- Jan Read (Screenplay)
- Beverley Cross (Screenplay)
Music: Bernard Herrmann
Cinematography: Wilkie Cooper
Editing: Maurice Rootes
Production: Morningside Productions, Columbia Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $3M
Box Office: $2M
Original Language: en
Themes
Mythology and Ancient Legends, Legendary Quests and Hero's Journey, Ocean and Sea Adventures
Keywords
ship, skeleton, hero, bravery, menace, greek mythology, vlies, stop motion, ancient greece, golden fleece, based on myths, legends or folklore, sea voyage, skeletons
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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 terrible perils.
- Who directed Jason and the Argonauts?
- Jason and the Argonauts was directed by Don Chaffey.
- Who stars in Jason and the Argonauts?
- Jason and the Argonauts stars Todd Armstrong, Nancy Kovack, Gary Raymond, Laurence Naismith, Niall MacGinnis, Michael Gwynn.
- How long is Jason and the Argonauts?
- Jason and the Argonauts has a runtime of 1h 44m (104 minutes).
- What genre is Jason and the Argonauts?
- Jason and the Argonauts is a Adventure, Family, Fantasy film.
- What is the budget of Jason and the Argonauts?
- Jason and the Argonauts had a budget of $3M.
- How much did Jason and the Argonauts gross?
- Jason and the Argonauts grossed $2M worldwide.
- Where was Jason and the Argonauts produced?
- Jason and the Argonauts was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Jason and the Argonauts?
- The themes of Jason and the Argonauts include: Mythology and Ancient Legends, Legendary Quests and Hero's Journey, Ocean and Sea Adventures.