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Jupiter's Thunderballs

August 20, 1903 0h 3m 5.2/10 (13 votes)

Originally released in 1903. Jupiter's Thunderballs is a comedy/fantasy film. directed by Georges Méliès. At just 3 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Georges Méliès

Synopsis

With godly entrapments, Zeus appears on the horizon, engages Hermes as an audience, and tries to throw some thunderbolts. They fizzle. Hephaestus tries to make some repairs but succeeds only in heating the bolts and burning Zeus's hands. Zeus conjures nine muses, but do their incantations help? He dismisses them as well as a visiting Pan, and his fits of pique become counter-productive. Can he get his powers back?

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 20, 1903 122 years ago
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Runtime 0h 3m 3 minutes total
User Rating 5.2/10 Mixed (13 votes)
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Language French Original language
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Country France Production

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Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
FR

Production Companies

  • Star Film

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jupiter's Thunderballs about?

With godly entrapments, Zeus appears on the horizon, engages Hermes as an audience, and tries to throw some thunderbolts. They fizzle. Hephaestus tries to make some repairs but succeeds only in hea...

Who directed Jupiter's Thunderballs?

Jupiter's Thunderballs was directed by Georges Méliès.

How long is Jupiter's Thunderballs?

Jupiter's Thunderballs has a runtime of 0 hours and 3 minutes (3 minutes total).

When was Jupiter's Thunderballs released?

Jupiter's Thunderballs was released on August 20, 1903 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Jupiter's Thunderballs?

The main cast of Jupiter's Thunderballs includes Georges Méliès.