Jason and the Argonauts

About this Broadcast

The son of an overthrown king must embark on an epic sea voyage in search of the fabled Golden Fleece so he can return and reclaim his kingdom. Before he can seize the treasure, he has to overcome a series of horrific creatures, including a seven-headed monster and a horde of sword-wielding skeletons. Mythological fantasy adventure, starring Todd Armstrong, Honor Blackman, Nancy Kovack, Niall MacGinnis and Patrick Troughton, with special effects by Ray Harryhausen

1963 HD subtitles audio-description

Adventure Fantasy Movie/Drama

Cast & Crew

Todd Armstrong (Actor) .. Jason

Nancy Kovack (Actor) .. Medea

Honor Blackman (Actor) .. Hera

Niall MacGinnis (Actor) .. Zeus

Laurence Naismith (Actor) .. Argus

Patrick Troughton (Actor) .. Phineas

Gary Raymond (Actor) .. Acastus

Michael Gwynn (Actor) .. Hermes

Douglas Wilmer (Actor) .. Pelias

Jack Gwillim (Actor) .. King Aeetes

Don Chaffey (Director)

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Did You Know..

Todd Armstrong (Actor) .. Jason

Nancy Kovack (Actor) .. Medea

Honor Blackman (Actor) .. Hera

Born: December 12, 1927 in London

Best Known For: Being a Bond girl.

Early-life: Born December 12, 1927, in Plaistor, London. She credits her father for starting her successful acting career - for her 16th birthday present he offered her the option of a bicycle or elocution lessons. She picked the latter, which helped develop her famous husky, sexy voice. On leaving school she studied part-time at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, making ends meet as a clerk at the Home Office.

Career: Blackman's first professional job was as an understudy to the lead in West End play The Guinea Pig. Her film debut came in 1946's Fame Is the Spur. Further small movie roles and TV work followed, but it was playing Cathy Gale in The Avengers that made her a star. Blackman quit the show after two series in 1964 and, the same year, starred alongside Sean Connery as Pussy Galore in Bond movie Goldfinger. Films since include Shalako (re-teaming her with Connery), To the Devil a Daughter and Bridget Jones's Diary. She also starred in sitcom The Upper Hand and appeared in Coronation Street in 2004. She continues to work on stage and pop up in guest TV roles.

Quote: "I'm told leather drives men up the wall. I like wearing it because it feels nice."

Trivia: She enjoys watching football and declined a CBE in 2002.