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Quote by Ray Harryhausen

“The whole point of making a film is to tell a story.”

Quote by Ray Harryhausen

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Ray Harryhausen

Ray Harryhausen, born on June 29, 1920, in California, USA, was a renowned special effects creator and writer. His works are famous for their unique stop-motion animation techniques, bringing classic movie characters to life. Harryhausen has been nominated for multiple Oscars and received the Special Achievement Award at the Oscars in 1978. more

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