Clash of the Titans (1981) Edit

A deliberate and malicious act unworthy of a goddess!

A divine gift should never be questioned...

A few hoofprints by the water's edge, but no tracks to follow.

A golden owl!

A helmet!

A hundred good deeds cannot atone for one murder.

A sacrifice suitable for the Kraken.

A shield!

A stranger here?

A stranger to sights like these.

A suitor, yes, but not royal.

A Titan against a Titan!

Acrisius has always shown devotion to the gods of Olympus!

Acrisius must be punished...

Ah, dear, the young.

Ah, that looks well.

And he must have them with all speed!

And if he's still alive...

And over there's a helmet!

And that goddess was so jealous that she punished Medusa.

And this Calibos...

And those who fail...

And what of my son Calibos?

Andromeda refused to marry him. The priests prayed, read the signs...

Andromeda was destined to marry Prince Calibos.

As I bind their hands with this silken thread...

As long as man shall walk the Earth and search the night sky in wonder...

As my Calibos suffers...

As she is my daughter...

As you command.

As you loved me once...

Ask your riddle.

Be comforted. He may change his mind.

Bear witness, Zeus...

Because if I cannot look upon your true beauty...

Before experience taught me that life is quite tragic enough...

Besides, whoever marries her will rule the entire kingdom.

Blasphemy!

Bring them safe to some remote and peaceful shore. Go now, swiftly.

Bubo! The eye! Go for the eye!

But a way even more dangerous than the lKraken itself.

But for now, there is sufficient cowardice, sloth...

But how are we going to follow a creature that flies through the air?

But how?

But I will never part with you, my beloved Bubo.

But up to now l've lived all my life in Seriphos.

But you have touched the eye. As it has the power to give sight...

But Zeus transformed himself into a shower of gold...

By the gods!

By the gods! An owl!

Calibos, I implore you...

Calibos, why have you summoned me here again?

Calibos.

Calibos...

Come a little closer so that we can get a better look at you.

Danae and her child have been brought safely to the island of Seriphos.

Destroy Argos!

Does it matter?

Don't worry, my little friend. Thallo will take you.

Easy!

Even if we, the gods, are abandoned or forgotten...

Everyone goes around muttering:

Far to the east, across the sea...

Fear of what he may do in vengeance against Andromeda.

Find and fulfill your destiny.

Find and fulfill your destiny.

First, tell me.

For Charon. The ferryman.

For that, men are willing to die.

For the insult to me and the injury inflicted on my son...

Forgive! Forgive....

From that moment, I knew that I would do anything for you.

From that moment...

Girl? His daughter!

Give it to him. lt is my wish.

Give it to us. Give it back.

Give Perseus your owl. lt is all knowing, all seeing.

Give us the eye. We have answered your question.

Go.

Good boy, good boy.

Great Zeus, below on Earth it is now the eve...

Guard my life?

Guard well the shield.

Guard well this shield...

Had it been his own child Perseus, he would have forgiven him.

Have courage, princess.

Have no fear. I come in peace.

He can lead us to the shrine.

He has built many temples and dedicated them to you...

He has done well.

He is to marry Princess Andromeda.

He was a suitor for the Princess Andromeda.

He was handsome and fascinating. I was very young.

He will be rewarded.

He will become abhorrent to human sight.

He will find the lKraken somewhat more formidable than Calibos.

He'll be transformed to a mortal mockery.

Hear me, vain and foolish mortal woman.

Hear the prayer of your son Calibos.

Help me.

Hephaestus will do what he can.

Her reflection cannot harm you.

Here, on the claw hand of Calibos himself!

Here. You'll need this.

How dare the tyrant pray to me to forgive his savage jealousy...

How did you get here?

How do you know that?

How do you know that?

How may a mortal man face and defeat the lKraken?

I am a poet and a playwright. And you?

I believe in the ability of man to overcome most obstacles.

I condemn my daughter, Danae...

I don't know.

I forbid any revenge against Perseus.

I found this here by the statue.

I give Andromeda...

I give her to the man who has saved us from despair.

I mean, something more fitting...

I must apologize for this dramatic finery and the theatrical effects.

I put them on to frighten away the curious.

I remember, but now....

I said there was no way known to man.

I still don't understand.

I think we'd be safer inside, out of the night air.

I turned myself into a shark.

I was lying on the seashore, looking up at the moon.

I was partial to tragedy in my youth.

I was right to say, ''By the gods!''

I wrote a play about her long ago.

I'm not sure I know where ''here'' is.

I'm not surprised. I could do with something myself.

I'm so afraid for you.

In 30 days.

Invisible.

It is time for chance to intervene.

Joppa would be a better starting place than some remote little island.

King Acrisius of Argos has abandoned his daughter and her child...

L, Acrisius, the king...

L, myself, wrote a poem about it.

L've had enough of your philosophy. it's time for action!

Let great Zeus rage till even Olympus shakes.

Let loose the lKraken!

Let the Kraken destroy Joppa...

Let the princess look upon him now!

Let the stars be named after them forever.

Lf and when it appears to the princess again.

Lf the sword can do that...

Lf you can fly....

Lf you must see her, use the inside of your shield as a mirror.

Light has conquered darkness.

Listen!

Ln my mind's eyes I see...

Ln the queen's absence, it is I who command.

Ln wounding me...

Lnform the queen we are riding as escort to Prince Perseus.

Lnvisible?

Lnvisible.

Look on this!

Look there!

Ls it a hawk? ls it going to attack?

Ls that the answer?

Ls that the answer? Tell me!

Ls there no one?

Lt astonished me.

Lt is a perilous journey.

Lt is done.

Lt makes them think the theater is haunted.

Lt must be done. We've no other choice.

Lt's another gift from the gods. Like the sword and the helmet.

Lt's been a popular story here for the past 20 years.

Lt's flying straight for us.

Lt's heading this way!

Lt's his foolish pride in a handsome son.

Lt's neither brass nor iron. it's like no metal I have ever seen.

Magical!

Mark me, Perseus.

Mark well, Andromeda. A new question...

My advice to you:

My lord, Poseidon...

My name is Perseus.

My priests of Joppa are loyal.

My son needs more than an actor's cloak and a wooden sword!

My son...

Never look her in the face.

Never.

No man of courage in the whole world?

No man worthy in my whole wide kingdom of Phoenicia?

No more nightmares.

No pity, no mercy. Why?

No way known to man.

No, I beg you. No more bonfires.

No, I implore you.

No, it was never love.

No, our task is not complete.

No.

No.

No. We will ride with you as far as their shrine.

Nothing can wipe out or forgive...

Nothing is invulnerable. There must be a way.

Nothing of you at all! Where are you?

Nothing.

Nothing. Nothing.

Now wait one moment.

Now!

Now!

Oh, don't worry. I won't leave you out.

Oh, impetuous...

Oh, the moon!

Once again l, Cassiopeia, the queen...

One from the earth, deep under the ground.

One look from the head of Medusa can turn all creatures into stone.

One more question. lf the eyes of Medusa...

One of you has it!

Only...

Or perhaps a play.

Or to Aphrodite, goddess of love.

Or to you, Athena, ever wise and full of care.

Pegasus!

Pegasus!

Pegasus!

Pegasus.

Perfectly clear to me.

Perhaps, one way.

Perseus and Andromeda will be happy together.

Perseus is moving into danger.

Perseus is protected by Zeus himself.

Perseus, grown to a young man.

Perseus, Perseus.

Perseus, prince and heir to the kingdom of Argos.

Perseus!

Perseus...

Persuade your devoted Lord Poseidon...

Release the Kraken.

Remember me how I was.

Remember, now it's three against one.

Remember, one look from her is enough.

Remote, I grant you.

Return to the calm of Seriphos as quickly as you can.

Seriphos.

She remains alone, away from these accursed, hell sent swarms...

She transformed her into an apparition so horrible...

She was seduced by Poseidon. They made love in the temple of Aphrodite.

She will not speak or eat in protest of this ritual.

Show me how to punish Perseus for this blasphemy!

Show me the way to justice.

Show me.

Show yourself!

Sleep now. Sleep.

So beautiful that Acrisius grew jealous and guarded her from men...

So l've heard.

So little time together. So little time.

So many women have attracted him, he couldn't remember her.

Someday I will return to reclaim Argos.

Someone coming.

Sounds like a man. A young man.

Steady, steady.

Take me with you! lf only to the Wells of the Moon. Just to be with you.

Tell me, what can it be?

Thank you, friend.

That he renounce his curse.

That is the likeness of the goddess of love. it's remarkable.

That is why he is to be saved...

That might explain things. You see, the moon...

That will do very well.

That woman over there is her mother, Queen Cassiopeia.

That's it, that's it. Easy, easy.

That's it.

The beautiful princess and the jealous tyrant...

The death of a girl and her child?

The eye is all powerful. We can tell you no more. Give us the eye.

The gods are truly remarkable.

The head of Medusa. The Gorgon!

The kingdom of Acrisius must be destroyed!

The lKraken is invulnerable. 100 men could not fight him.

The most beautiful stallion in the world. But thirsty.

The queen, Andromeda...

The ring of the Lord of the Marsh. The pearl ring of Calibos.

The River of Death...

The river Styx.

The sands of time run like quicksilver.

The son of Zeus is to be left to the whim of chance...

The sound came from over by that statue of Hera. From that shield!

The vulture flew toward the east.

The whole, a mark of high renown.

Their blood is not on my hands!

Their shrine lies many days' journey from here.

Then he was struck down, deformed, punished by the gods.

Then he will be punished.

Then it is time for you to learn a new mystery, a new question!

Then punish those that Perseus loves!

Then sleep now. We ride at dawn.

Then surely he must be punished.

There just might be a chance, you see.

There let Danae and her child live, safe...

There might be a way known to woman.

There must be a way to kill the lKraken.

There will be no more bonfires.

There's a shield!

These weapons are gifts from the gods.

Thetis, divine goddess of the sea.

They live far away, beyond the desert frontiers of Joppa...

They will burn till the end of time.

This is my final judgement.

This kingdom is cursed, and the city is in despair.

This will make a fine heroic poem, you know.

Three circles joined.

Three days will take three hours.

Three old, blind women...

Three women.

Time to know the terrors of the dark and look on death.

Time to see if the legend is true.

Time you came face to face with fear.

Time you saw something of the world, Perseus.

Time your eyes were opened to grim reality.

To Joppa!

To woman?

Tonight!

Too heavy for the dead branch, eh?

Too heavy for the dead branch, eh?

Toward the swamps! Toward the lair of the Lord of the Marsh.

Turn me around!

Two from the sea, five fathoms down.

Two full as the moon. One hollow as a crown.

Two moons and a crown.

Two pearls in a circle of gold!

Very well.

Wait!

Wait. Who are you?

We follow the North Star.

We have a flying horse.

We have only 30 days left to us.

We met today and yet you say you've loved me for much longer.

We must find a way to follow the bird.

We would no longer be needed.

We'd better That is, you'd better find out.

We'll be across these mountains tomorrow, near the lsle of the Dead.

Welcome to Joppa, Prince Perseus.

Well, in that case...

What a dangerous precedent.

What can it be?

What do you see, sister? What do you see?

What if courage and imagination became everyday mortal qualities?

What if there are more heroes like him?

When the full moon shines on the water, they say...

When the plague of Calibos infested the city...

When the time comes...

When will they ever learn?

Who are you?

Who are you?

Who are you?

Who are you?

Who else could make a sword...

Whoa, easy.

Why do they never listen?

Why, you're up with the sun. Beautiful morning!

Yes! A young man, not plump but well made.

Yes.

Yet if my son...

Yet, be certain...

You dare compare your daughter's beauty to mine in my own sanctuary?

You know him?

You let him rule the Wells of the Moon, and he destroyed every living creature!

You mean you don't know where you are?

You say your name is Perseus, heir to the kingdom of Argos?

You see, my two sisters here are somewhat deaf.

You see, my two sisters here are somewhat deaf.

You set him down half naked in a strange, despairing city?

You will repent your boast and the cruel injury...

You, as patron goddess of the city of Joppa, have spoiled...

You!

You're beautiful. Now don't you fret.

You're free.

Your friend will be back in a moment.

Your sword!

Your sword.

Zeus, your husband, loved the girl.

...and loved her. Then why should I show compassion?

...as to vanquish 1000 lKrakens. Your only chance against the lKraken.

...in the mountains of the North. Even if you find them...

...what about the blood? Deadly and poisonous.

...what of him? We live in fear of him.

...without my writing about it. Medusa.

A fortunate young man. Fortune is ally to the brave.

A sword, eh? Yes.

After a lifetime's devotion Enough! l've decided.

After I was born, my mother and l l know!

After you answer my question. Ask, then.

All for love of Danae. No!

As a present. As difficult and dangerous...

At the very edge of the underworld. Give us back the eye!

Be merciful to him. Show pity. lmpossible!

But what? Your friend. Bubo, the owl.

Chance? Not chance and you know it!

Did he succeed? Certainly not.

Did you love Calibos? Before he was punished?

First tell me where I am! ''Where''?

From then on I was hopelessly lost. Asleep?

He told me. Told you?

Herald? Your Highness.

His name is Bubo. Do you understand all those noises?

I'm invisible! Can't you see that? l can only see footsteps.

l am heir to the kingdom of Argos. By the gods!

l don't understand. These are strange times, my friend.

l need your advice. Then you must come a little closer.

l need your advice. Then you must come a little closer.

l see nothing. Over there!

l still can't hear him. Suppose we were to move...

l wonder that any man would even try. Andromeda is very beautiful.

l'll try the helmet. No! Try me first.

Let her drown! With her child! The child, Perseus, is Zeus' son.

Lost forever. Replace it with some other gift.

ls that all? The riddle changes for each suitor.

My command. Never!

No matter how huge and powerful. And her blood is a deadly venom.

Rather moving, as I recall. Then...

She was priestess to Aphrodite. Yes, and a most beautiful woman...

Slow, slow. Pegasus.

Tell me! The answer is a ring!

Tell me. Give me the eye and I'll tell you.

The rest is for you. Seek Medusa. On the lsle of the Dead.

Then give it to me. No! I want to be the first to see him.

They have only to solve a riddle. A riddle?

This is no ordinary sword. lt's a strange metal.

Tomorrow you return to the city. No, I'm coming with you.

Too perilous for a princess. You are not yet my lord and husband.

Was he a criminal? No.

We are honored by your visit. What can we do to help you?

We could be lost for days in this. Look!

We did it! No, you did it. You did it!

We must have it now! You will have it.

We've searched the lakeshore. No sign?

What about the helmet? It has the power...

What did you do? Beat him at his own game.

What did you say? l didn't say anything.

What's wrong? lt's gone! it's got the eye! The eye!

When? You will know...

Where is it? What is it?

Where is it? I want it! lt's my turn!

Where is she? ln the highest tower...

Who are they? The Stygian Witches.

Why is everything so neglected? lt's a sign of the times.

You accuse me? Well, one thing is certain.

You claim to be an optimist. Yes, I am.

You do? Certainly.

You have it! Never fear. lt is safe.

You have told me the truth? We swear it.

You must win Medusa's head. She's not going to give it to you.

Your helmet is gone? Deep in a swamp.

Your son must therefore be punished. No, I beg you. Be merciful.

... when the day comes.

... while mine is punished with deformity.

...a bull or a swan. He tried to ravish me disguised as a cuttlefish.

...a little closer to him.

...above this smoke and stench.

...affects the brain.

...and cowardly revenge!

...and declared that Thetis was angry.

...and happy.

...and her son, Perseus, to the sea!

...and his people with him.

...and indulged him since birth.

...and mendacity down there on Earth to last forever.

...and now only the stallion, Pegasus, remains.

...and the destruction of Argos.

...and to perpetuate his legend...

...and why Argos is doomed.

...Andromeda must be taken to the Sacrificial Rock by the sea...

...as it destroyed Argos!

...be merciful now.

...bear witness that as she is my heiress...

...but he's very skilled and ingenious.

...by all accounts.

...can you explain what happened to me tonight?

...do not tell what they were asked.

...even after her death can turn all living creatures into stone...

...foolish....

...for a would be hero.

...for one day it will guard your life.

...forever.

...from a dream.

...gifted in prophecy and knowledge.

...great Zeus, father of the gods.

...had every advantage!

...has strange powers.

...has triumphed.

...have brought shame to Argos.

...he has insulted you!

...he will be set among the stars and constellations.

...I command that from henceforth...

...I demand the life of Andromeda.

...in Joppa...

...in the kingdom of Phoenicia.

...into stone.

...invisible.

...is not to marry her...

...l command you to let loose the last of the Titans.

...l command you to raise the wind and the sea.

...l knew that I loved you.

...let him make himself known!

...lift your curse from Joppa and release my soul.

...loved me.

...more beautiful than anything on earth...

...no harm befalls young Danae or her son.

...now purge her crime and restore my honor!

...of blood gutted marsh flies.

...of the longest day.

...or else the Kraken will destroy Joppa and everyone within the city.

...or in heaven. Even more lovely...

...or to Thetis, lovely goddess of the sea.

...or to you, Hera, my wife...

...present to you my daughter, Andromeda.

...rule wisely...

...she must be unknown to man, a virgin.

...simply accepted.

...so it can make your red cloak proof against the blood.

...so Perseus becomes my heir.

...so Perseus becomes my son.

...something more appropriate for a prince, so to speak. Get out!

...than the goddess Thetis herself.

...that I did see you.

...that one look from her will turn any living creature...

...that slices through solid marble...

...the noble Pegasus and even the vain Cassiopeia.

...the queen sent ambassadors to visit the blind witches. None ever returned.

...the stars will never fade.

...then no man will.

...there bound and chained to the stone...

...they will remember the courage of Perseus...

...this one contemptible act of blood!

...three circles joined in priceless, graceful harmony.

...to let loose the lKraken on the city.

...to render its wearer...

...to seduce them. Sometimes a shower of gold...

...to the sea.

...what about the helmet and the shield?

...what more could any mortal desire or deserve?

...when the next suitor presents himself...

...where are you going?

...you and your mother thrown into the sea...

...you may not live to exploit their advice.

...you must try to find Pegasus.

...you ought to get something more becoming to wear.

...you will remember.

''Call no man happy who is not dead!''