THE HARRYHAUSEN CHRONICLES
60 minutes
A fascinating document of the life's work of the special effects creator behind such films as Mighty Joe Young, It Came From Outer Space, Jason & The Argonauts, and Clash Of The Titans. Narrated by Leonard Nimoy, it features special appearances by George Lucas and Ray Bradbury. The DVD version includes early test footage, a creature gallery with over 40 figures, and an interview with producer-director Richard Schickel.
This documentary follows the history of special effects master Ray HarryHausen, who is the master craftsman and gave shape to figures drawn from his life.
From films like MIGHTY JOE YOUNG (1949) to classics like JASON AND THE ARGONAUTS (1963), HarryHausen created a detailed style of his own, with stop-motion artistry that revolutionized the science fiction genre
Produced
1997 - Lorac Productions, Julian Seddon Films
Directed
Richard Schickel
Starring
Leonard Nimoy (Narrator), Tom Hanks, Henry Selick, Ray Bradbury, Ray Harryhausen