What is Jason and the Argonauts / Jack the Giant Killer about?

JASON AND THE ARGONAUTS, 1963, Sony Repertory, 104 min. Dir. Don Chaffey. Hercules, harpies, the bronze giant Talos and an army of living skeletons – what more could you ask for?! Greek warrior Jason (Todd Armstrong) travels to the farthest reaches of the earth in search of the legendary Golden Fleece in this glorious adventure. The film features some of Ray Harryhausen’s best visual effects and a score by Bernard Herrmann. JACK THE GIANT KILLER, 1962, MGM/UA, 94 min. Director Nathan Juran’s most underrated fantasy film, JACK THE GIANT KILLER follows the adventures of a young farmer (Kerwin Mathews) who slays a marauding giant and, in doing so, incurs the wrath of a sorcerer (Torin Thatcher) bent on controlling England. Juran skillfully blends SINBAD-style adventure with a surprisingly dark touch.

Jason and the Argonauts / Jack the Giant Killer

List

Theaters near

Loading format filters…

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jason and the Argonauts / Jack the Giant Killer about?: JASON AND THE ARGONAUTS, 1963, Sony Repertory, 104 min. Dir. Don Chaffey. Hercules, harpies, the bronze giant Talos and an army of living skeletons – what more could you ask for?! Greek warrior Jason (Todd Armstrong) travels to the farthest reaches of the earth in search of the legendary Golden Fleece in this glorious adventure. The film features some of Ray Harryhausen’s best visual effects and a score by Bernard Herrmann.
JACK THE GIANT KILLER, 1962, MGM/UA, 94 min. Director Nathan Juran’s most underrated fantasy film, JACK THE GIANT KILLER follows the adventures of a young farmer (Kerwin Mathews) who slays a marauding giant and, in doing so, incurs the wrath of a sorcerer (Torin Thatcher) bent on controlling England. Juran skillfully blends SINBAD-style adventure with a surprisingly dark touch.