Clash of the Titans

Name: Clash of the Titans
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Family
Released: June 12, 1981
Duration: 118 min
Rating: 59
Cast: Burgess Meredith, Claire Bloom, Harry Hamlin, Jack Gwillim, Judi Bowker

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Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) | Release Date: June 12, 1981 | PG

Starring: Burgess Meredith, Claire Bloom, Harry Hamlin, Jack Gwillim, Judi Bowker, Laurence Olivier, Maggie Smith, Pat Roach, Susan Fleetwood, Ursula Andress

Summary: Perseus must battle both Medusa and the Kraken to save the Princess Andromeda.

Director: Desmond Davis

Genre(s): Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Family

Rating: PG

Runtime: 118 min

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Roger Ebert

Clash of the Titans is a grand and glorious romantic adventure, filled with grave heroes, beautiful heroines, fearsome monsters, and awe-inspiring duels to the death. It is a lot of fun. Read full review

Ed Gonzalez

These fantastical He-Man epics were common in the early ’80s (Legend, Conan the Barbarian, and The Beastmaster were all variations of the same theme), and while Clash of the Titans remains one of the genre’s homelier entries, there’s no faulting a film this lovingly and aptly arcane. Read full review

Cindy White

The effects might not hold up, but the performances by the likes of Smith, Olivier and other classically trained British actors, as well as Ursula Andress, elevate this to something more than a throwaway fantasy adventure from the early '80s. Read full review

Rick Groen

Never as spectacular as it promises, often funnier than it intends, Clash of the Titans is a harmless diversion - neither bad enough to annoy nor good enough to admire. [15 June 1981]

James Berardinelli

Despite its general failure, some scenes from Clash of the Titans remain memorable. Chief among them is the duel with Medusa, a scene that ripples with tension. Read full review

Keith Phipps

Titans forces all aspects of the movie except the spectacle into the background, and historical accuracy isn't much of a concern. It does feature a better-than-average cast, however, aside from uncharismatic star Harry Hamlin. Read full review

Clash of the Titans is an unbearable bore that will probably put to sleep the few adults stuck taking the kids to it. Desmond Davis directs with a tired hand, not helped much by the lackadaisical writing. Read full review

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Rcavey92212

Mar 1, 2020

I was raised on this film. I always thought it was so cool. Revisiting it so many years later I think I even appreciate it more. Besides the amazing effects the movie is unique and entertaining in the way it tells its story. It's been overly copied at this point from young adult series PercyI was raised on this film. I always thought it was so cool. Revisiting it so many years later I think I even appreciate it more. Besides the amazing effects the movie is unique and entertaining in the way it tells its story. It's been overly copied at this point from young adult series Percy Jackson which are pretty good to the abysmal reimaginings. Handsome Harry Hamlin stars as our hero as he battles everything from skeletons to giant scorpions, the kraken and most impressively Medusa. The movie is exciting and still holds up if a little cheesy.… Expand

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Gamzguy17

Aug 21, 2021

'Clash of the Titans' is not meant to be taken seriously nor intellectually. It is purely a Fantasy flick through and through where you do not question what it does and why it does it. All you need to know is that it is loosely based on famous myths and legends that continue to be passed'Clash of the Titans' is not meant to be taken seriously nor intellectually. It is purely a Fantasy flick through and through where you do not question what it does and why it does it. All you need to know is that it is loosely based on famous myths and legends that continue to be passed down and told through popular media time and time again. If you take my advice above, then 'Clash of the Titans' is a very entertaining adventure that will appeal to the kid in all of us. I must also compliment the practical special effects master, Ray Harryhausen, as he bows out in impressive style. The animation on Medusa alone is enough to make me sick to my stomach. No, not from the scary presence of the ancient monster, but from seeing how each of her snakes are painstakingly animated individually. The attention to detail put into many of the special effects is quite a spectacle to witness considering they were done 37 years ago. Get ready everyone for a classic sword, shield, and spells time!… Expand

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marklaing1

Feb 12, 2022

Fun little romp, some great sarts, a cute and distracting movie. The effects seem a bit long in the tooth now but there's some of the biggest stars on Mt. Olympus for you to admire.

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Tyranian

Nov 2, 2019

A reasonably good Greek mythology movie with good practical effects and okay acting though the story has issues.

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imthenoob

Jul 28, 2020

It's a pretty slow-paced movie that doesn't really do much to capture your interest. They tried too hard to make this film seem like Jason and the Argonauts rather than making it it's own original thing. For a movie made in the 80s, I expected a much better blend of real-life/stop motionIt's a pretty slow-paced movie that doesn't really do much to capture your interest. They tried too hard to make this film seem like Jason and the Argonauts rather than making it it's own original thing. For a movie made in the 80s, I expected a much better blend of real-life/stop motion animation than what it was.… Expand

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