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Jason and the Argonauts (1963)

โ€œThe epic story that was destined to stand as a colossus of adventure!โ€

7.2/10 ยท 728 votes 1h 44m g FantasyAdventureFamily

#9 of 17 films from 1963 #322 of 1079 in fantasy

Directed by Don Chaffey ยท Written by Beverley Cross, Jan Read, Apollonios Rhodios

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Overview

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.

Cast

Todd Armstrongas Jason
Nancy Kovackas Medea
Gary Raymondas Acastus
Laurence Naismithas Argos
Niall MacGinnisas Zeus
Michael Gwynnas Hermes
Douglas Wilmeras Pelias
Jack Gwillimas Aeรซtes
Honor Blackmanas Hera
John Cairneyas Hylas
Patrick Troughtonas Phineas
Andrew Fauldsas Phalerus
Nigel Greenas Hercules
John Crawfordas Polydeuces (uncredited)

Facts

Release dateJune 13, 1963
Runtime104 min (1h 44m) โ€” shorter as the 1963 average of 131 min
GenresFantasy, Adventure, Family
LanguageEN
Budget$3,000,000
Box office$2,100,000 (0.7ร— budget)
IMDbtt0057197

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Questions

How long is Jason and the Argonauts?
Jason and the Argonauts runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Is Jason and the Argonauts worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.2/10 across 728 votes, which places it #9 of 17 films released in 1963 in this index (top 53%) and #322 among 1079 fantasy titles.
Who directed Jason and the Argonauts?
Jason and the Argonauts was directed by Don Chaffey. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Pete's Dragon (1977).
Who stars in Jason and the Argonauts?
Todd Armstrong as Jason; Nancy Kovack as Medea; Gary Raymond as Acastus; Laurence Naismith as Argos; Niall MacGinnis as Zeus; Michael Gwynn as Hermes.
What is Jason and the Argonauts rated?
It carries a g certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Jason and the Argonauts?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/55929.

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