The Harryhausen Chronicles (1997)

  • NR
  • 01/01/1997 (US)
  • Documentary
  • 58m

Overview

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.

Richard Schickel

Director, Writer

Cast

Leonard Nimoy's headshot

Leonard Nimoy

Self - Narrator (voice)
Ray Bradbury's headshot

Ray Bradbury

Self
Ray Harryhausen's headshot

Ray Harryhausen

Self
George Lucas's headshot

George Lucas

Self
Dennis Muren's headshot

Dennis Muren

Self
Charles H. Schneer's headshot

Charles H. Schneer

Self
Henry Selick's headshot

Henry Selick

Self
Tom Hanks's headshot

Tom Hanks

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

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