Chaffey 's film career began as an art director in 1947 , and his directorial debut was in 1953 . He remained active in the industry until his death in 1990 from heart failure . His 1973 film '' Charley One-Eye '' was entered into the 24th Berlin International Film Festival He is chiefly known for his fantasy films , which include '' Jason and the Argonauts '' ( 1963 ) , '' The Three Lives of Thomasina '' ( 1963 ) , '' One Million Years B.C. '' ( 1966 ) , '' The Viking Queen '' ( 1967 ) , '' Creatures the World Forgot '' ( 1971 ) , '' Pete 's Dragon '' ( 1977 ) , and '' C.H.O.M.P.S. '' ( 1979 ) , his final feature film
24th Berlin International Film Festival
24th Berlin International Film Festival
Don Chaffey