The Harryhausen Chronicles
Synopsis
As an actor, director and producer, Ray Harryhausen has been a vibrant figure in Hollywood, working on everything from family films to mind-bending sci-fi. But his true genius lay in the creation of special effects for movies such as Mighty Joe Young and It Came from Outer Space. Narrated by Leonard Nimoy and featuring appearances by George Lucas and Ray Bradbury, this film documents Harryhausen's remarkable life's work.
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The Harryhausen chronicles
Type: Clip • Published 2013-11-05
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2000
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Schickel
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Schickel
- Original Title
- The Harryhausen Chronicles
- Country of Origin
- Germany, United States of America, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- Lorac Productions, Julian Seddon Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Schickel
Richard Schickel
Bryan McKenzie
Simon Crocker
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Richard Schickel
Director
Richard Schickel
Writer
Bryan McKenzie
Editor
Simon Crocker
Producer
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What is The Harryhausen Chronicles about?
As an actor, director and producer, Ray Harryhausen has been a vibrant figure in Hollywood, working on everything from family films to mind-bending sci-fi. But his true genius lay in the creation of special effects for movies such as Mighty Joe Young and It Came from Outer Space. Narrated by Leonard Nimoy and featuring appearances by George Lucas and Ray Bradbury, this film documents Harryhausen's remarkable life's work.
Who directed The Harryhausen Chronicles?
The Harryhausen Chronicles was directed by Richard Schickel.
Who stars in The Harryhausen Chronicles?
The principal cast of The Harryhausen Chronicles includes Leonard Nimoy, Ray Bradbury, Ray Harryhausen, George Lucas, Dennis Muren.
When was The Harryhausen Chronicles released and how long is it?
The Harryhausen Chronicles was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 58m.