Jason and the Argonauts Episode #1.1 (Season 1, Episode 1)
TV Episode | 89 min | Adventure, Fantasy

Jason and the Argonauts

Episode #1.1 (Season 1, Episode 1)

TV Episode | 89 min | Adventure, Fantasy

One of the most legendary adventures in all mythology is brought to life in an epic saga of one man's quest for the Golden Fleece, a gift from the gods.

Director

Nick Willing

Writers

Matthew Faulk (written by) | Mark Skeet (written by) | Apollonios Rhodios (based in part on a story by)

Producer

Composer

Cinematographer

Editor

Casting Directors

Lauris Freeman | Joyce Gallie | Julie Selzer

Production Designer

Roger Hall

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Edit Released

Updated May 7, 2000

Release date

May 7, 2000 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 8 nominations

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43 cast members

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