Harry Hamlin stars as Perseus, Laurence Olivier as Zeus, and Judi Bowker as Andromeda in the 1981 fantasy epic Clash of the Titans.
Main cast
- PerseusHarry HamlinMain
- ZeusLaurence OlivierMain
- AndromedaJudi BowkerMain
Supporting cast
- CalibosNeil McCarthySupp
- AmmonBurgess MeredithSupp
- ThetisMaggie SmithSupp
- HeraClaire BloomSupp
- AcrisiusDonald HoustonSupp
- DanaëVida TaylorSupp
- ThalloPat RoachSupp
- Stygian WitchFlora RobsonSupp
- Stygian WitchAnna ManahanSupp
- Stygian WitchFreda JacksonSupp
Guest & voice
- PoseidonJack GwillimGuest
- HephaestusPatricia QuinnGuest
- Io (narrator)Tim Pigott-SmithVoice
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About this cast
Clash of the Titans (1981) is a British-American fantasy film directed by Desmond Davis and produced by Charles H. Schneer, with stop-motion effects by Ray Harryhausen. The story follows Perseus, the mortal son of Zeus, as he battles mythical creatures to save Princess Andromeda.
FAQs
Who plays Perseus in Clash of the Titans 1981?
Harry Hamlin plays the hero Perseus.
Who plays Zeus in Clash of the Titans 1981?
Laurence Olivier portrays Zeus, king of the gods.
Who plays Andromeda in Clash of the Titans 1981?
Judi Bowker plays Princess Andromeda.
What is the role of Ray Harryhausen in this film?
Ray Harryhausen created the stop-motion special effects, including the Kraken, Medusa, and Pegasus.
Is Clash of the Titans 1981 a British film?
Yes, it is a British-American co-production, filmed at Pinewood Studios in England.
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