Who plays Zeus in Clash of the Titans?

Zeus is played by Laurence Olivier.

What are Zeus's abilities?

Zeus's abilities include lightning manipulation, shapeshifting, divine authority.

Zeus has 5 mapped relationships in Clash of the Titans. Explore the interactive relationship map for details.

King of the Olympian gods, father of Perseus who intervenes in mortal affairs.

Zeus — Family Father — Perseus (Harry Hamlin)
Zeus is Perseus's divine father and protector.

The plot identifies Perseus as Zeus's son and shows Zeus intervening repeatedly to protect and guide him.
Zeus — Power Commander — Poseidon (Jack Gwillim)
Poseidon carries out Zeus's destructive command.

Zeus orders Poseidon to release the Kraken against Argos.
Zeus — Conflict Executioner — Acrisius (Donald Houston)
Zeus punishes Acrisius for his treatment of Perseus's family.

After Acrisius banishes Danae and Perseus, Zeus kills Acrisius in retribution.
Zeus — Conflict Divine Rival — Thetis (Maggie Smith)
Their opposing divine decisions shape the mortal conflict.

Thetis acts against Perseus, while Zeus intervenes to equip and restore him and ultimately forbids further vengeance.
Zeus — Power Authority Over — Athena (Susan Fleetwood)
Zeus directs Athena's assistance, though she chooses its form.

Zeus commands Athena to give Perseus her owl, while Athena refuses the living owl and provides a mechanical substitute.

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