INDIANAPOLIS — Film historian Eric Grayson will screen Jason and the Argonauts (1963) on Saturday, Aug. 3, at 8 p.m. at Garfield Park Arts Center, 2432 Conservatory Dr.
According to Grayson, this is special-effects master Ray Harryhausen’s take on Greek mythology. After saving the life of his royal father’s usurper, Pelias (Douglas Wilmer), whom he fails to recognize, Jason (Todd Armstrong) is encouraged by the conniving murderer to begin a quest in search of the Golden Fleece. In doing so, Pelias hopes for Jason’s death to thwart the prophecy that he will reclaim the throne. Along the journey, Jason is protected by the goddess Hera (Honor Blackman). His crew includes Hercules (Nigel Green) and Acastus (Gary Raymond), a saboteur planted by Pelias. The climactic skeleton battle is one of the highlights of the film, adds Grayson.
Admission is $5, concessions are $1. More information at www.gpacarts.org or call 317-327-7135.
