The Giants of Thessaly
I giganti della Tessaglia
Synopsis
In order to placate the angry gods, who have allowed Thessaly to be overrun with barbarian invaders and beset with natural disasters, King Jason takes his Argonauts on a search for the fabled Golden Fleece. Meanwhile, back at home, his scheming regent is plotting to get his hands on the kingdom--and the queen.
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Roland Carey
Giasone / Jason
Ziva Rodann
Creusa
Alberto Farnese
Adrasto
Massimo Girotti
Orfeo
Nadia Sanders
Gaia
Luciano Marin
Euristeo
Alfredo Varelli
Argo
Cathia Caro
Aglaia
Gil Delamare
Alceo
Maria Teresa Vianello
Olivia - Sorella di Gaia
Nando Tamberlani
Padre di Aglaia
Alberto Sorrentino
Licaone
Massimo Pianforini
Padre di Argo
Paolo Gozlino
Laerte
Raf Baldassarre
Antinoo
Nando Angelini
Compagno di Giasone
Takis Kavouras
Franco Gentili
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Riccardo Freda
- Screenplay & Story
- Ennio De Concini, Mario Rossetti, Giuseppe Masini, Riccardo Freda
- Original Score
- Carlo Rustichelli
- Original Title
- I giganti della Tessaglia
- Country of Origin
- Italy, France
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Alexandra Produzioni Cinematografiche, Societé Cinématographique Lyre
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Riccardo Freda
Ennio De Concini, Mario Rossetti, Giuseppe Masini, Riccardo Freda
Carlo Rustichelli
Václav Vích, Raffaele Masciocchi
Otello Colangeli
Virgilio De Blasi
Department Leadership Roster
Riccardo Freda
Director
Ennio De Concini
Screenplay
Mario Rossetti
Screenplay
Václav Vích
Director of Photography
Giuseppe Masini
Screenplay
Raffaele Masciocchi
Director of Photography
Otello Colangeli
Editor
Mario Giorsi
Costume Design
Riccardo Freda
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Giants of Thessaly
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Giants of Thessaly about?
In order to placate the angry gods, who have allowed Thessaly to be overrun with barbarian invaders and beset with natural disasters, King Jason takes his Argonauts on a search for the fabled Golden Fleece. Meanwhile, back at home, his scheming regent is plotting to get his hands on the kingdom--and the queen.
Who directed The Giants of Thessaly?
The Giants of Thessaly was directed by Riccardo Freda.
Who stars in The Giants of Thessaly?
The principal cast of The Giants of Thessaly includes Roland Carey, Ziva Rodann, Alberto Farnese, Massimo Girotti, Nadia Sanders.
When was The Giants of Thessaly released and how long is it?
The Giants of Thessaly was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for The Giants of Thessaly?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Giants of Thessaly was composed by Carlo Rustichelli.