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The Golden Voyage of Sinbad
(1974)
Sinbad Battles
the Creatures of Legend in the Miracle of Dynarama!
Director: Gordon Hessler, rated G
  Starring: John
Phillip Law, Tom Baker, Takis Emmanuel, Caroline Munro, Douglas
Wilmer, Martin Shaw
DML Rating:
★★★★★★★★★☆
- near perfect
"Trust in Allah, but
tie up your camel." - Sinbad
Why watch this?
This is vintage, wonderful Ray Harryhausen - it may be his best work.
Plot Summary:
Sinbad discovers a magical golden amulet that sets him on a
dangerous quest to find the legendary Fountain of Destiny
located on the uncharted island of Lemuria. He is joined by a
vizier and a mysterious slave girl as they embark on a journey
filled with mythical creatures, tempests, and dark interference
from the evil sorcerer Koura. Sinbad must battle Koura and his
magical creations to unlock the amulet's power and reach the
fabled fountain.
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Dad's Preview:
This treasure almost made the DML Top100, but
narrowly lost out to
The Valley of Gwangi
(1969). This is the best of Ray
Harryhausen's Sinbad films. As the famed sailer and his crew work to
restore the Grand Vizier to this rightful throne, they must battle a
powerful sorcerer and his monstrous creatures. The acting feels natural, the villain is
deliciously evil, and the special effects - well... they're freakin' awesome! Also, an un-credited Robert Shaw lent his
talents to portray the ghastly "Oracle of All Knowledge" (The
British actor felt this cameo was "beneath him", so he
insisted on being uncredited). |
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Morningside
Productions; Columbia Pictures
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