The Harryhausen Chronicles
1997•58m•7.0•Released
Documentary
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
Writer
Richard Schickel
Languages
English
Studio
Lorac Productions
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)
Production
Company
Lorac Productions
Company
Julian Seddon Films
Producer
Simon Crocker
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