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Clash of the Titans (1981)

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Reviews Counted:32

Fresh:23

Rotten:9

Average Rating:6/10

Runtime: 1 hr 59 mins

Genre: Science-Fiction/Fantasy

Synopsis: Full of pride, Cassiopeia compares her daughter's beauty to that of Hera. Angered, the queen of the gods has Poseidon unleash the monstrous beast Craken to destroy their village unless Cassiopeia's... Full of pride, Cassiopeia compares her daughter's beauty to that of Hera. Angered, the queen of the gods has Poseidon unleash the monstrous beast Craken to destroy their village unless Cassiopeia's daughter, Andromeda, is sacrificed. Perseus, the son of Zeus, becomes enchanted with the breathtaking beauty and is determined to save her from this fate. The young hero, armed with a magical shield, a winged stallion and a mechanical owl, discovers the only way to defeat the monster is with the head of Medusa. The gods watch and intervene on Perseus' quest to save his beloved. This was legendary special effects wizard Ray Harryhausen's last film before he retired from creating movie magic. L.A. LAW's Harry Hamlin stars as the Greek mythological hero Perseus who fights snake-haired Medusa and two-headed dogs to save the lovely Andromeda (Judi Bowker). Laurence Olivier, as Zeus, is one of the many screen legends in this adventure. Burgess Meredith, Claire Bloom, Maggie Smith and Ursula Andress round out the cast as the Gods of Mount Olympus. Director Desmond Davis was camera operator on TOM JONES and A TASTE OF HONEY, two influential early 1960s British films. Writer Beverly Cross was one of the writers on 1963's Ray Harryhausen film, JASON AND THE ARGONAUTS. [More]

Starring: Harry Hamlin, Laurence Olivier, Ursula Andress, Maggie Smith

Starring: Harry Hamlin, Laurence Olivier, Ursula Andress, Maggie Smith, Claire Bloom, Burgess Meredith, Judi Bowker

Director: Desmond Davis

Director: Desmond Davis

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A poignant eulogy to Harryhausen's handcrafted illusionism in a decade of increasingly synthetic effects

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12/25/09
Fernando F. Croce
Fernando F. Croce
CinePassion

let your mind go, forgive the wear and tear of time and enjoy the adventure

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12/04/09
Jason McKiernan
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04/30/09
James Berardinelli
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03/26/09
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Os efeitos criados pelo lendário Harryhausen podem parecer frágeis diante dos avanços atuais, mas são perfeitos para esta obra que permanece descompromissadamente divertida.

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Pablo Villaca
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10/20/07
Cole Smithey
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05/25/06
Gary Dowell
Gary Dowell
Baltimore City Paper

For Harryhausen worshippers only.

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05/24/06
Ken Hanke
Ken Hanke
Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

Though star-packed the film is sleep inducing.

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04/21/06
Dennis Schwartz
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02/09/06
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12/06/05
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10/09/05
Chuck O'Leary
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09/23/05
Michael Szymanski
Michael Szymanski
Zap2it.com

I learned much of my mythology from this film.

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08/12/05
Kevin Carr
Kevin Carr
7M Pictures

Dull adventure about Greek gods, despite Ray Harryhausen effects

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07/07/05
Daniel Eagan
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Film Journal International

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06/19/05
Emanuel Levy
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visually striking

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04/06/05
Rich Cline
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02/08/05
Rumsey Taylor
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A minor classic in fantasy film circles with marvelous Harryhausen effects.

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10/30/04
Steve Crum
Steve Crum
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10/23/04
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Latest News for Clash of the Titans

May 01, 2009: Clash of the Titans Set Pics Posted Opens in new window
Cameras started rolling on Louis Leterrier's "Clash of the Titans" remake this week, meaning we can expect to see a steady stream of set photos just like the ones that were... More...

April 29, 2009: Danny Huston Clashes with Titans Opens in new window
Cameras are rolling on Louis Leterrier's "Clash of the Titans" remake, but there's still room for at least one more in the cast: Danny Huston has signed on to play Poseidon. More...

April 28, 2009: Clash of the Titans Starts Filming Opens in new window
The cameras have started rolling on Louis Leterrier's "Clash of the Titans" remake, and with them, a detailed plot synopsis, featuring character breakdowns, has arrived. More...

April 09, 2009: Neeson and Fiennes Join Clash of the Titans Opens in new window
Liam Neeson and Ralph Fiennes have joined the cast of Louis Leterrier's "Clash of the Titans." Though Fiennes' role is still up in the air, Neeson will play Zeus. More...

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