The Harryhausen Chronicles (1997)
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.
Director: Richard Schickel
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 58 min
Release Date: January 1, 1997
Cast
- Leonard Nimoy - Self - Narrator (voice)
- Ray Bradbury - Self
- Ray Harryhausen - Self
- George Lucas - Self
- Dennis Muren - Self
- Charles H. Schneer - Self
- Henry Selick - Self
- Tom Hanks - Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Screenplay
Editing: Bryan McKenzie
Production: Lorac Productions, Julian Seddon Films
Country: Germany, United States of America, United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
biography, stop motion, special effects
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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 Harryhausen Chronicles stars Leonard Nimoy, Ray Bradbury, Ray Harryhausen, George Lucas, Dennis Muren, Charles H. Schneer.
- How long is The Harryhausen Chronicles?
- The Harryhausen Chronicles has a runtime of 58m (58 minutes).
- What genre is The Harryhausen Chronicles?
- The Harryhausen Chronicles is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Harryhausen Chronicles produced?
- The Harryhausen Chronicles was produced in Germany, United States of America, United Kingdom.