The Story of King Midas(1953)
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The Story of King Midas Synopsis
A greedy King Midas is visited one day by a mysterious visitor who grants him the ability to turn all things he touches to gold. He learns his lesson when the food he tries to eat and his own daughter are turned to gold as well. The visitor reappears and offers him the opportunity to return to his old self, which he gladly does. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2004.
The Story of King Midas (1953) is a animation, fantasy and family film directed by Ray Harryhausen, released on January 1, 1953 with a runtime of 10m. It stars Del Moore. Viewers rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Ray Harryhausen
- Writers:
- Charlotte Knight
- Producers:
- Ray Harryhausen
- Production:
- Ray Harryhausen Studio
- Status:
- Released
The Story of King Midas Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Ray Harryhausen, written by Charlotte Knight, produced by Ray Harryhausen.
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The Story of King Midas Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.6/10 from 5 ratings.
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The Story of King Midas – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Story of King Midas?
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The main cast of The Story of King Midas (1953) includes Del Moore. The film was directed by Ray Harryhausen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Story of King Midas released?
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The Story of King Midas was released on January 1, 1953 and runs for 10m.
Is The Story of King Midas worth watching?
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The Story of King Midas (1953) holds an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy animation, fantasy and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.