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Aliens, Dragons, Monsters & Me

Aliens, Dragons, Monsters & Me

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Documentary

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Documentary about the life and work of Ray Harryhausen.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

60 mins

Rating

8/10

Release Date

01 January 1983

Country

Cast

Forrest J. Ackerman

Forrest J. Ackerman

Himself

Eric Boardman

Eric Boardman

Co-Host (1990 Edition)

Ray Bradbury

Ray Bradbury

Himself

Ray Harryhausen

Ray Harryhausen

Himself

Kerwin Mathews

Kerwin Mathews

Himself

Gary Owens

Gary Owens

Narrator

Charles H. Schneer

Charles H. Schneer

Himself

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