The Harryhausen Chronicles
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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.
The Harryhausen Chronicles is a 1997 documentary that celebrates the groundbreaking career of Ray Harryhausen, the legendary special effects pioneer behind iconic films like Mighty Joe Young and It Came from Outer Space. Narrated by Leonard Nimoy and featuring interviews with George Lucas and Ray Bradbury, the film explores how Harryhausen revolutionized cinema through his innovative stop-motion and effects techniques.
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Leonard NimoySelf - Narrator (voice)
Ray BradburySelf
Ray HarryhausenSelf
George LucasSelf
Dennis MurenSelf
Charles H. SchneerSelf
Henry SelickSelf
Tom HanksSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
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When was The Harryhausen Chronicles released?
The documentary was released on January 1, 1997.
Who narrates the film?
Leonard Nimoy provides the narration for The Harryhausen Chronicles.
Which notable figures appear in the documentary?
The film features appearances and interviews with George Lucas and Ray Bradbury, alongside its focus on Ray Harryhausen's life and work.
What is the documentary about?
It documents Ray Harryhausen's remarkable career as a special effects creator and filmmaker, covering his revolutionary contributions to cinema through films spanning from family entertainment to science fiction.
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