Movies are usually labeled as the work of the actors or director.Technicians most often play an unseen or subordinate role in the moviegoer's mind. Ray Harryhausen defies that tradition. Although he never directed or acted in the 15 or so feature- length films he worked on, these films are now seen as vehicles for showcasing his talents. Known today as "Ray Harryhausen films," each one is marked by the taste, imagination, and kinetic magic harryhausen brought to his creations.