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Jason and the Argonauts

Drama, Adventure, Fantasy · 2000

Last aired: S1 E2, Part 2 · 2000-05-08

Jason and the Argonauts is based on the classic myth of Jason and the Golden Fleece. At a young age, Jason witnesses the brutal deposement and murder of his father at the hands of his uncle Pelias. Twenty years later, Jason returns home to claim his rightful place as king, but Pelias orders him to be executed, and in order to save himself Jason is forced to go on a dangerous quest to find the legendary Golden Fleece. So Jason gathers a motley crew of men and sets sail on the Argos. This Hallmark Production was created as a two part mini-series event, starring Jason London as Jason and Jolene Blalock as Medea.

Cast

Jason London Jason

Frank Langella Aertes

Natasha Henstridge Hypsipyle

Brian Thompson Hercules

Adrian Lester Orpheus

Ciarán Hinds King Aeson

Diana Kent Polymele

David Calder Argos

Mark Lewis Jones Mopsus

James Callis Aspyrtes

Hugh Quarshie The Centaur

Season 1

E1 Part 1 2000-05-07 · 120 min It's the time of Ancient Greece, 2000 B.C., and the city of Iolcus is under attack. Jason is only three years old when his uncle, evil tyrant Pelias, kills his father King Aeson, the popular ruler of Iolcus, and claims the throne. Furthermore, Pelias marries Jason's mother, Queen Polymele. Fortunately, Jason is rescued from certain death and taken away from Ioclus to be raised.

E2 Part 2 2000-05-08 · 120 min Jason seeks the Golden Fleece and returns home with a crew of adventurers to reclaim his birthright.

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