Ray Harryhausen

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Raymond "Ray" Harryhausen (June 29, 1920 – May 7, 2013) was an American visual effects creator, writer, and producer who lived in London, England, from 1960 until his death in 2013. He created a brand of stop-motion model animation known as "Dynamation." His most important works include the animation on Mighty Joe Young, with pioneer Willis O'Brien, which won the Academy Award for special effects (1949); The 7th Voyage of Sinbad, his first color film; and Jason and the Argonauts, featuring a famous sword fight against seven skeleton warriors.

Most Popular Ray Harryhausen Trailers

Total trailers found: 68

Earth vs. the Flying Saucers Trailer (1956)

04 July 1956

Test space rockets exploding at liftoff and increased reporting of UFO sightings culminate in a direct attempt by alien survivors of a dead, extra-galactic civilization to invade Earth from impervious flying saucers, using ray-weapons of mass destruction.

The 27th Day Trailer (1957)

07 January 1957

Five individuals from five nations, including the USA, USSR, and China, suddenly find themselves on an alien saucer, where an alien gives each a container holding three capsules.

First Men in the Moon Trailer (1964)

01 July 1964

The world is delighted when a spacecraft containing a crew made up of the world's astronauts lands on the moon, but are shocked when the astronauts discover an old British flag and a document declaring that the moon is taken for Queen Victoria proving that the astronauts were not the first men on the moon.

The Valley of Gwangi Trailer (1969)

24 July 1969

A turn of the century wild west show struggling to make a living in Mexico comes into the possession of a tiny prehistoric horse.

Jason and the Argonauts Trailer (1963)

19 June 1963

Jason, a fearless sailor and explorer, returns to his home land of Thessaly after a long voyage to claim his rightful throne.

Clash of the Titans Trailer (1981)

12 June 1981

To win the right to marry his love, the beautiful princess Andromeda, and fulfil his destiny, half-God-half-mortal Perseus must complete various tasks including taming Pegasus, capturing Medusa's head and battling the feared Kraken.

Mighty Joe Young Trailer (1998)

25 December 1998

As a child living in Africa, Jill Young saw her mother killed while protecting wild gorillas from poachers led by Andrei Strasser.

Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger Trailer (1977)

15 July 1977

Princess Farah refuses to marry Sinbad until Prince Kassim, her brother, is able to give his consent.

Beverly Hills Cop III Trailer (1994)

24 May 1994

When his boss is killed, Detroit cop Axel Foley finds evidence that the murderer had ties to a California amusement park called Wonder World.

Flesh and Blood: The Hammer Heritage of Horror Trailer (1994)

06 August 1994

Explore the most legendary horror studio of all time with this fascinating, frightening journey hosted by terror titans Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing.

Nursery Rhyme Review Trailer (1946)

03 February 1946

A compilation of four Mother Goose stories "photographed in three-dimensional animation" and unified by a prologue and an epilogue with Mother Goose herself magically setting up a projector to show the films.

Elf Trailer (2003)

07 November 2003

When young Buddy falls into Santa's gift sack on Christmas Eve, he's transported back to the North Pole and raised as a toy-making elf by Santa's helpers.

One Million Years B.C. Trailer (1966)

24 November 1966

As the Earth wrestles with its agonizing birth, the peoples of this barren and desolate world struggle to survive.

El último truco Trailer (2008)

20 November 2008

Documentary film about visual effects master Emilio Ruiz del Rio. From his early works on films at 1942, to his last contribution at 2007, Emilio Ruiz talks on his film experiences and traditional trickery, using foreground miniatures, glass shots, and painted cut out miniatures.

The Sky Is Falling: Making 'The War of the Worlds' Trailer (2005)

01 November 2005

Behind-the-scenes documentary about the making of the 1953 sci-fi classic "The War of the Worlds". Included are interviews with some of the cast and crew and unreleased footage from the film itself.

Spies Like Us Trailer (1985)

06 December 1985

Two bumbling government employees think they are U.S. spies, only to discover that they are actually decoys for nuclear war.

Mysterious Island Trailer (1961)

19 December 1961

During the US Civil War, Union POWs escape in a balloon and end up stranded on a South Pacific island, inhabited by giant plants and animals.

The 7th Voyage of Sinbad Trailer (1958)

05 December 1958

When a princess is shrunken by an evil wizard, Sinbad must undertake a quest to an island of monsters to cure her and prevent a war.

20 Million Miles to Earth Trailer (1957)

08 February 1957

When the first manned flight to Venus returns to Earth, the rocket crash-lands in the Mediterranean near a small Italian fishing village.

The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms Trailer (1953)

13 June 1953

The controlled explosion of an atomic bomb in the Arctic Circle awakens a frozen dinosaur that will wreak havoc in New York City.

Ray Harryhausen: The Early Years Collection Trailer (2005)

17 January 2005

For over a half century, Ray Harryhausen has amazed and inspired countless filmmakers and fans around the world with his breathtaking motion picture effects and stop-motion animation.

Unsung Maestros: A Directors Tribute Trailer (2007)

30 October 2007

The titular directors discussed are: Hugh Harman and Rudolf Ising (1930-1933), Jack King (1934-1936))

Guadalcanal Trailer (1943)

31 December 1943

A stop-motion animated account of the 1942 Battle of Guadalcanal in World War II. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2004.

Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman Trailer (2007)

16 May 2007

Famous Monster takes a fast-paced, colorful look at the life of science fiction's greatest fan - Forrest J.

The 3 Worlds of Gulliver Trailer (1960)

30 November 1960

Doctor Gulliver is poor, so nothing - not even his charming fiancée Elisabeth - keeps him in the town he lives.

It Came from Beneath the Sea Trailer (1955)

01 July 1955

A giant octopus, whose feeding habits have been affected by radiation from H-Bomb tests, rises from the Mindanao Deep to terrorize the California Coast.

Behind the Tunes: Once Upon A Looney Tune Trailer (2007)

30 October 2007

A look at the fairy tale-based Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies cartoons, starring characters like Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Sylvester, Tweety, Elmer Fudd, and more.

Evolution Trailer (1940)

01 January 1940

Test footage for an uncompleted Ray Harryhausen project showcasing dinosaur animation. A glimpse of daily life during the Age of Dinosaurs is revealed.

Mighty Joe Young Trailer (1949)

27 July 1949

A young woman, Jill Young, grew up on her father's ranch in Africa, raising a large gorilla named Joe from an infant.

Ray Harryhausen: Working with Dinosaurs Trailer (1999)

25 December 1999

A tribute to stopmotion supremo and special effects genius extraordinaire Ray Harryhausen, the man behind some of cinema's greatest fantasy films - The Beast From 20,000 Fathoms, The Seventh Voyage of Sinbad, Jason & The Argonauts and One Million Years BC.

Burke & Hare Trailer (2010)

29 October 2010

Two 19th-century opportunists become serial killers so that they can maintain their profitable business supplying cadavers to an anatomist.

The Sci-Fi Boys Trailer (2006)

27 April 2006

Legendary all-stars of cinema bring to life the evolution of science-fiction and special effects films from the wild and funny days of B-movies to blockbusters that have captured the world's imagination.

The Story of King Midas Trailer (1953)

01 January 1953

A greedy King Midas is visited one day by a mysterious visitor who grants him the ability to turn all things he touches to gold.

Hollywood Goes Ape! Trailer (1994)

01 January 1994

A documentary covering the history of Apes in the movies. Written and Directed by Donald F. Glut.

The Elementals Trailer (2006)

16 October 2006

Early test 1952. After an introduction from Ray, we see a glimpse of another un-made Harryhausen film.

Cave Bear & Dinosaurs Trailer (2006)

16 October 2006

Early tests 1935 - 36. This black and white footage was shot by Ray in his backyard.

El hombre que quiso ser Segundo Trailer (2014)

30 November 2014

The extraordinary life of cinema pioneer Segundo de Chomón.

Attack of the 50 Foot Monster Mania Trailer (1999)

01 January 1999

Hosted by everyone's favorite vamp, Elvira, this program is a lighthearted look back at the monster movies of the '50s.

Aliens, Dragons, Monsters & Me Trailer (1983)

01 January 1983

Documentary about the life and work of Ray Harryhausen.

Visual Effects: The Thief of Bagdad Trailer (2008)

27 May 2008

Documentary about the technical achievements of the 1940 film classic The Thief of Bagdad.

Masters of Magic: The World of Chandu Trailer (2008)

01 November 2008

Dinosaur Movies Trailer (1993)

01 January 1993

Dinosaurs Vs. Apes: DINOSAUR MOVIES and HOLLYWOOD GOES APE! have been hailed as the definitive documentaries on the prehistoric and anthropoid creatures that have appeared on the silver screen.

Ray Harryhausen: Movement Into Life Trailer (1990)

18 May 1990

Oscar-winning animator Ray Harryhausen gives an exclusive insight into cinema's most famous monster creations and special effects secrets with the actual models used in such classics as Clash of the Titans.

Color, Split Screen and Rear Projection Tests Trailer (2006)

16 October 2006

Early tests 1937 - 49. Shows two examples: the first has a man cowering from two huge fighting monsters, the second shows a glimpse of ancient man.

Wonderful Tales by Ray Harryhausen Trailer (2018)

28 November 2018

Thanks to a partnership between Carlotta Films and the Ray & Diana Harryhausen Foundation, Ray Harryhausen's fairy tales and fables are being shown in cinemas for the first time in France.

Mighty Joe Young: A Conversation with Ray Harryhausen and the Chiodo Brothers Trailer (2005)

22 November 2005

Special-effects wizard Ray Harryhausen is the honored guest star of this presentation, a bonus feature on the "Mighty Joe Young" DVD.

The Making of the Tortoise & the Hare Trailer (2005)

01 January 2005

Behind the scenes documentary about the stop-motion animation that began production 50 years ago, abandoned, and then picked up by two animators who worked with Harryhausen to complete the film.

Return to the Valley Trailer (2003)

21 October 2003

Ray Harryhausen discusses his animation of the eohippus and allosaurus in The Valley of Gwangi (1969), especially the difficult lassoing scene.

Monsters and Magic Trailer (1972)

01 January 1972

A behind the scenes look at the making of "The Golden Voyage of Sinbad".

Mighty Joe Young: Ray Harryhausen and Mighty Joe Young Trailer (2005)

22 November 2005

Ray Harryhausen discusses the making of 'Mighty Joe Young' with the Chiodo brothers.

Comic Book: The Movie Trailer (2004)

27 January 2004

Hugh Hefner, Stan Lee, Mark Hamill and Kevin Smith journey into the world of comic book fandom! Documentary filmmaker Donald Swan heads to the world's largest comic book convention where he encounters a culture of craziness that he's totally unprepared for.

Adventures of Baron Munchausen Trailer (2006)

16 October 2006

Early test 1950. After an introduction from Ray, we see a glimpse of another un-made Harryhausen film.

War of the Worlds Trailer (2006)

16 October 2006

Early test 1949 - 50. After an introduction from Ray, we see a glimpse of another un-made Harryhausen film.

The Story of The Tortoise & the Hare Trailer (2002)

04 October 2002

The classic Ray Harryhausen tale that still proves "slow and steady" wins the race.

Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan Trailer (2012)

29 September 2012

There’s only one person who so accurately personifies movie magic in the history of film, and that man is special effects maestro Ray Harryhausen.

From Star Wars to Star Wars: The Story of Industrial Light & Magic Trailer (1999)

15 June 1999

The incredible evolution of George Lucas' special effects dream factory, including an inside look at "Star Wars: Episode One - The Phantom Menace.

The Boneyard Collection Trailer (2008)

01 January 2008

A quirky anthology, consisting of four separate short films connected by host segments. The first one, BOOGIE WITH THE UNDEAD, has an all girl rock band booked to play a gig in a town overrun by flesh-eating zombies.

Tulips Shall Grow Trailer (1942)

26 January 1942

In this Puppetoon animated short film (an Academy Award Best Short Subject, Cartoons nominee), a young Dutch couple find their idyllic countryside being overrun by unfeeling, unthinking mechanical men and machines that lay waste to everything in their path.

The Fantasy Film Worlds of George Pal Trailer (1986)

31 July 1986

Among the legends of Hollywood, George Pal takes his place as a true visionary, an innovator and a showman who profoundly shaped the art of motion pictures.

Commercial Demo Trailer (2006)

16 October 2006

Ray Harryhausen's attempt to show the potential of three dimensional animation in television commercials after World War II, as seenin this Commercial Demo from 1946.