Clash of the Titans Movie Review 1981

Mind-numbing fantasy derived from Greek legends about heroic Perseus, who slays the snake-haired Medusa and rescues a semi-clad maiden from the monstrous Kraken. Wooden Hamlin plays Perseus and fares better than more accomplished Olivier and Smith, who seem in need of enemas as they lurch about Mt. Olympus. Only Bloom seems truly godlike in a supporting role. Some good, some wretched special effects from pioneer Harryhausen.

Distribution

Mike LeBell's Video, 75 Freemont Pl., Los Angeles, CA 90005, Phone: (213)938-3333, Fax: (213)938-3334, Email: mlvideo@aol.com

Available on VHS, DVD
Running time 118 minutes.
Originally from British.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Fantasy, Mythology, Invisibility, Special FX Wizards: Ray Harryhausen, Greece--Ancient, Birds, Killer Beasts, Woofs!

Screenplay

Beverley Cross

Cast

Laurence Olivier, Maggie Smith, Claire Bloom, Ursula Andress, Burgess Meredith, Harry Hamlin, Sian Phillips, Judi Bowker

Cinematography

Ted Moore

Director

Desmond Davis

Producer

MGM