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The second of special-effects wizard Ray Harryhausen's three Sinbad epics, this film finds the titular hero played by John Philip Law, while the principal villain, Koura, is portrayed by future Dr. Wh... read more read more...o Tom Baker. The plot sends Sinbad and his crew on a quest for a valuable and magical golden tablet. Harryhausen's "Dynamation" highlights include a six-armed statue, a one-eyed centaur and a flying griffin. Caroline Munro also stars. Golden Voyage of Sinbad was followed by Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger (1979). ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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G, 1 hr. 45 min.

Directed by: Gordon Hessler

Release Date: August 1, 1974

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DVD Release Date: June 6, 2000

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  • April 2, 2010
    Definitely one of the best Ray Harryhausen extravaganzas, with John Phillip Law running the show.
  • August 4, 2007
    Totally fascinating stop-motion animation effects. It's an interesting voyage. The characters aren't fleshed out much. It's very Saturday-afternoon matinee in feel.
  • April 3, 2007
    Reasonably entertaining romp that's marred by 70s sensibilities seeping in (although the male demographic are sure to appreciate Caroline Munro's "wardrobe"!), but it's worth it just to see the beautifully choreographed fight between Sinbad's men and the multi-limbed statue of Ka... read moreli, and Tom Baker's trademark eccentricites!
  • November 26, 2006
    Harryhausen's effects are the only reason to see this.
  • October 28, 2010
    It's impossible to dislike this swash-buckling adventure movie thanks to the non-stop pace and Harryhausen's stop-motion wondrousness. Everything about this film screams "ENJOYMENT". Get some popcorn and fall in love with it too.
  • January 12, 2009
    The effects in this film are really great especially when Sinbad is fighting the monsters. Although Law isn't my favorite Sinbad it was a really nicely done film. Plus Tom Baker plays a villain, which was pretty cool!
  • June 27, 2007
    Saturday morning favourites.
  • January 13, 2010
    I remembered watching this when I was younger and I loved it. The special effect by Ray Harryhausen was always too cool. It takes awhile for the story to get going, but when it does get going it is a nice family oriented action adventure movie. Decent cast and it looked like Caro... read moreline Munro was going to pop out of her clothes. All in all a pretty fun movie to watch.
  • October 8, 2009
    Watched it as a kid. Lost it in my memory for years... then it turned up in a convo. One of the most entrancing stop motion imagery films ever!! Amazing to last monster's death cry... if you can handle your harruhausen
  • July 5, 2009
    This is a classic movie that I enjoy watching over and over again. Though low-tech by modern standards, it is rich in its photo images.

    A really fun fantasy adventure movie.

Critic Reviews


Fernando F. Croce
February 7, 2010
Fernando F. Croce, CinePassion

Harryhausen's most touching work is done in the quiet, beguiling scene in which the villainous wizard patiently breathes life into a tiny gargoyle, a concise ode to the divine qualities of the craftsm... Full Review

Steve Crum
March 2, 2008
Steve Crum, Video-Reviewmaster.com

Special effects, fantasy fans will love it...and that is the target audience.

Scott Weinberg
July 26, 2002
Scott Weinberg, eFilmCritic.com

Fun in a "rainy Saturday afternoon" kinda way.

John J. Puccio
January 1, 2000
John J. Puccio, Movie Metropolis

...may be fun for youngsters but a little trying for adults.

July 22, 2008
Variety

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May 9, 2005
New York Times

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Emanuel Levy
October 8, 2005
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com

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Frank Swietek
July 5, 2004
Frank Swietek, One Guy's Opinion

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Philip Martin
October 30, 2002
Philip Martin, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

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February 9, 2006
Time Out

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