Jason and the Argonauts
“The epic story that was destined to stand as a colossus of adventure!”
Synopsis
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.
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Jason and the Argonauts (1963) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-06-13
Top Cast
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Todd Armstrong
Jason
Nancy Kovack
Medea
Gary Raymond
Acastus
Laurence Naismith
Argos
Niall MacGinnis
Zeus
Michael Gwynn
Hermes
Douglas Wilmer
Pelias
Jack Gwillim
Aeëtes
Honor Blackman
Hera
John Cairney
Hylas
Patrick Troughton
Phineas
Andrew Faulds
Phalerus
Nigel Green
Hercules
John Crawford
Polydeuces (uncredited)
Ferdinando Poggi
Castor of Sparta (uncredited)
Ennio Antonelli
Dmitrius, Drummer on Argo (uncredited)
Harold Bradley
Guard in Palace (uncredited)
Aldo Cristiani
Lynceus (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 13, 1963
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 1991
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.7x
-$900K deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Don Chaffey
- Screenplay & Story
- Beverley Cross, Jan Read
- Original Score
- Bernard Herrmann
- Original Title
- Jason and the Argonauts
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Budget
- $3M
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.1M
- Production Studios
- Morningside Productions, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Don Chaffey
Beverley Cross, Jan Read, Apollonios Rhodios
Bernard Herrmann
Wilkie Cooper
Maurice Rootes
Charles H. Schneer
Department Leadership Roster
Beverley Cross
Screenplay
Don Chaffey
Director
Charles H. Schneer
Producer
Maurice Rootes
Editor
Bernard Herrmann
Original Music Composer
Wilkie Cooper
Director of Photography
Jan Read
Screenplay
Geoffrey Drake
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jason and the Argonauts
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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?
The principal cast of Jason and the Argonauts includes Todd Armstrong, Nancy Kovack, Gary Raymond, Laurence Naismith, Niall MacGinnis.
When was Jason and the Argonauts released and how long is it?
Jason and the Argonauts was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
What was the box office and production budget of Jason and the Argonauts?
Jason and the Argonauts had a reported production budget of $3M and grossed $2.1M at the worldwide box office (0.7 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Jason and the Argonauts?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Jason and the Argonauts was composed by Bernard Herrmann.
Is Jason and the Argonauts based on a book or true story?
Jason and the Argonauts is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Apollonios Rhodios".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Jason and the Argonauts?
Jason and the Argonauts holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).