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Clash of the Titans (1981)

Clash of the Titans (1981)
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The eschewing of modern optical effects techniques in favor of the classic stop-motion animation work of special effects legend Ray Harryhausen was a delightful highlight of this action adventure that attempted to give Greek mythology the Star Wars (1977) treatment. Harry Hamlin stars as Perseus, a mortal who, due to the interference of the mighty god Zeus (Laurence Olivier), finds himself in the city of Joppa, far away from his island home. There, he falls in love with Andromeda (Judi Bowker), an imprisoned princess. To free her, win her hand, and thus half of the kingdom, Perseus solves a riddle, but Joppa's enraged ruler orders Andromeda fed to the Kraken, a towering sea monster that's the last of the powerful Titans. In his quest to save Andromeda, Perseus must endure a series of trials with the help of the winged horse Pegasus and a friendly playwright, Ammon (Burgess Meredith). His ultimate goal is to secure the head of the grotesque Gorgon named Medusa and use it to turn the Kraken into stone, but dangers await, including the hideously deformed Calibos (Neil McCarthy). ~ Karl Williams, Rovi

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Starring:
Laurence OlivierHarry Hamlin, (more)
Director(s):
Desmond Davis
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG
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Synopsis of Clash of the Titans

The eschewing of modern optical effects techniques in favor of the classic stop-motion animation work of special effects legend Ray Harryhausen was a delightful highlight of this action adventure that attempted to give Greek mythology the Star Wars (1977) treatment. Harry Hamlin stars as Perseus, a mortal who, due to the interference of the mighty god Zeus (Laurence Olivier), finds himself in the city of Joppa, far away from his island home. There, he falls in love with Andromeda (Judi Bowker), an imprisoned princess. To free her, win her hand, and thus half of the kingdom, Perseus solves a riddle, but Joppa's enraged ruler orders Andromeda fed to the Kraken, a towering sea monster that's the last of the powerful Titans. In his quest to save Andromeda, Perseus must endure a series of trials with the help of the winged horse Pegasus and a friendly playwright, Ammon (Burgess Meredith). His ultimate goal is to secure the head of the grotesque Gorgon named Medusa and use it to turn the Kraken into stone, but dangers await, including the hideously deformed Calibos (Neil McCarthy). ~ Karl Williams, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
118 mins

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Director(s):
Desmond Davis
Writer(s):
Beverley Cross
Producer(s):
Charles H. SchneerRay Harryhausen
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG(Brief Nudity, Violence, Suitable for Children)
Categories:
Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Daniel Q.

Release the Kraken!! A thoroughly entertaining, fun, adventure film. The effects by Ray Harryhausen are spectacular. The Kraken is by far the best! I thought this original to be a far superior film to the remake, however, Jason and the Argonauts is a far superior film over this one. Overall, If you like vintage classics and greek mythology then give this one a try.

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Amy K.

Although the graphics and special effects cant compare to the remade version, I still love the story line in this original version, definitely a movie to watch again or for the first time!

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Liza P.

I have seen this movie over and over again since I was a little girl, and to date, it's still the best! I love Ray Harryhausen... I love his work. They don't make movies like this anymore... what a shame.

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