Official Movie Website Theatrical Release 04/02/2010 Home Video 07/27/2010 MPAA Rating Rated PG-13 for fantasy action violence, some frightening images and brief sensuality Running Time 118 Minutes Genre Action, Sci-Fi Director Louis Leterrier Writer Phil Hay, Matt Manfredi Cast Sam Worthington, Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes, Danny Huston, Gemma Arterton, Mads Mikkelsen, Jason Flemyng, Alexa Davalos, Izabella Miko, Nicholas Hoult, Pete Postlethwaite Studio tWarner Bros |
CLASH OF THE TITANS (2010)
SYNOPSIS
In Clash of the Titans, the ultimate struggle for power
pits men against kings and kings against gods. But the
war between the gods themselves could destroy the
world. Born of a god but raised as a man, Perseus
(Sam Worthington) is helpless to save his family from
Hades (Ralph Fiennes), vengeful god of the underworld.
With nothing left to lose, Perseus volunteers to lead a
dangerous mission to defeat Hades before he can
seize power from Zeus (Liam Neeson) and unleash hell
on earth. Leading a daring band of warriors, Perseus
sets off on a perilous journey deep into forbidden
worlds. Battling unholy demons and fearsome beasts,
he will only survive if he can accept his power as a god,
defy his fate and create his own destiny.
Clash of the Titans is being directed by Louis Leterrier
(The Incredible Hulk). Leading the international cast is
Australian actor Sam Worthington (Terminator
Salvation, the upcoming Avatar) as Perseus, the mortal
son of Zeus, king of the gods. Academy Award®
nominee Liam Neeson (Taken, Schindler's List) takes
on the role of the mighty Zeus, and Academy Award®
nominee Ralph Fiennes (the Harry Potter films, The
English Patient) plays the role of Hades, god of the
underworld, who feeds on human fear. Rounding out
the cast is Gemma Arterton (Quantum of Solace) as Io,
Perseus' mysterious spiritual guide throughout his
In Clash of the Titans, the ultimate struggle for power
pits men against kings and kings against gods. But the
war between the gods themselves could destroy the
world. Born of a god but raised as a man, Perseus
(Sam Worthington) is helpless to save his family from
Hades (Ralph Fiennes), vengeful god of the underworld.
With nothing left to lose, Perseus volunteers to lead a
dangerous mission to defeat Hades before he can
seize power from Zeus (Liam Neeson) and unleash hell
on earth. Leading a daring band of warriors, Perseus
sets off on a perilous journey deep into forbidden
worlds. Battling unholy demons and fearsome beasts,
he will only survive if he can accept his power as a god,
defy his fate and create his own destiny.
Clash of the Titans is being directed by Louis Leterrier
(The Incredible Hulk). Leading the international cast is
Australian actor Sam Worthington (Terminator
Salvation, the upcoming Avatar) as Perseus, the mortal
son of Zeus, king of the gods. Academy Award®
nominee Liam Neeson (Taken, Schindler's List) takes
on the role of the mighty Zeus, and Academy Award®
nominee Ralph Fiennes (the Harry Potter films, The
English Patient) plays the role of Hades, god of the
underworld, who feeds on human fear. Rounding out
the cast is Gemma Arterton (Quantum of Solace) as Io,
Perseus' mysterious spiritual guide throughout his
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journey; Mads Mikkelsen (Casino Royale) as Draco, who takes up his sword to join Perseus' quest; Jason
Flemyng (The Curious Case of Benjamin Button) as Acrisius, a one-time king turned hideous beast; and
Alexa Davalos (Defiance) as Andromeda, a princess doomed to lose her life if Perseus does not succeed.
Based on the 1981 film of the same name, written by the late Beverley Cross, Clash of the Titans is
directed by Louis Leterrier from a screenplay by Phil Hay & Matt Manfredi (Aeon Flux), story by Travis
Beacham (Dog Days of Summer) and Hay & Manfredi. The film is produced by Basil Iwanyk (We Are
Marshall) and Kevin De La Noy (The Dark Knight). The executive producers are Academy Award® winner
Richard D. Zanuck and Legendary Pictures' Thomas Tull, Jon Jashni and William Fay.
The behind-the-scenes team includes director of photography Peter Menzies, Jr. (The Incredible Hulk);
production designer Martin Laing (Terminator Salvation); editor Vincent Tabaillon (The Incredible Hulk);
Academy Award®-winning costume designer Lindy Hemming (Topsy-Turvy, The Dark Knight);
Oscar®-nominated visual effects supervisor Nick Davis (The Dark Knight); Oscar®-nominated prosthetics
supervisor Conor O'Sullivan (The Dark Knight, Saving Private Ryan); Academy Award®-winning special
effects and animatronics supervisor Neil Corbould (Gladiator); and Academy Award®-winning makeup
and hair designer Jenny Shircore (Elizabeth).
Warner Bros. Pictures presents, in association with Legendary Pictures, Clash of the Titans, opening in
March 2010. The film will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros.
Entertainment Company. --© Warner Bros
Flemyng (The Curious Case of Benjamin Button) as Acrisius, a one-time king turned hideous beast; and
Alexa Davalos (Defiance) as Andromeda, a princess doomed to lose her life if Perseus does not succeed.
Based on the 1981 film of the same name, written by the late Beverley Cross, Clash of the Titans is
directed by Louis Leterrier from a screenplay by Phil Hay & Matt Manfredi (Aeon Flux), story by Travis
Beacham (Dog Days of Summer) and Hay & Manfredi. The film is produced by Basil Iwanyk (We Are
Marshall) and Kevin De La Noy (The Dark Knight). The executive producers are Academy Award® winner
Richard D. Zanuck and Legendary Pictures' Thomas Tull, Jon Jashni and William Fay.
The behind-the-scenes team includes director of photography Peter Menzies, Jr. (The Incredible Hulk);
production designer Martin Laing (Terminator Salvation); editor Vincent Tabaillon (The Incredible Hulk);
Academy Award®-winning costume designer Lindy Hemming (Topsy-Turvy, The Dark Knight);
Oscar®-nominated visual effects supervisor Nick Davis (The Dark Knight); Oscar®-nominated prosthetics
supervisor Conor O'Sullivan (The Dark Knight, Saving Private Ryan); Academy Award®-winning special
effects and animatronics supervisor Neil Corbould (Gladiator); and Academy Award®-winning makeup
and hair designer Jenny Shircore (Elizabeth).
Warner Bros. Pictures presents, in association with Legendary Pictures, Clash of the Titans, opening in
March 2010. The film will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros.
Entertainment Company. --© Warner Bros
Like its 1980’s predecessor Clash of the Titans leaves audiences wanting more. Perseus (Sam
Worthington; Terminator Salvation, Avatar), the son of Zeus (Liam Neeson; The A Team, Batman Begins)
and a mortal woman, is destined and determined to save the world from Hades (Ralph Fiennes; The Hurt
Locker, Harry Potter) and his pet creation, the Kraken. The gods are upset that man is no longer
worshipping them and they plan on releasing the Kraken to show man who is still in control. Perseus and
the other soldiers must defeat huge scorpions, medusa, a troubled king possessed by Hades, and the
Kraken. The fighting scenes are descent; however, the CGI animation is less than desired. Overall the
movie is okay, but it’s surprising they are planning a sequel.
Worthington; Terminator Salvation, Avatar), the son of Zeus (Liam Neeson; The A Team, Batman Begins)
and a mortal woman, is destined and determined to save the world from Hades (Ralph Fiennes; The Hurt
Locker, Harry Potter) and his pet creation, the Kraken. The gods are upset that man is no longer
worshipping them and they plan on releasing the Kraken to show man who is still in control. Perseus and
the other soldiers must defeat huge scorpions, medusa, a troubled king possessed by Hades, and the
Kraken. The fighting scenes are descent; however, the CGI animation is less than desired. Overall the
movie is okay, but it’s surprising they are planning a sequel.
By Brenda Ladd