Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Tate Donovan | ... | Hercules (voice) | |
Josh Keaton | ... | Young Hercules (voice) | |
Roger Bart | ... | Young Hercules (singing voice) | |
Danny DeVito | ... | Phil (voice) | |
James Woods | ... | Hades (voice) | |
Susan Egan | ... | Meg (voice) | |
Bobcat Goldthwait | ... | Pain (voice) | |
Matt Frewer | ... | Panic (voice) | |
Rip Torn | ... | Zeus (voice) | |
Samantha Eggar | ... | Hera (voice) | |
Barbara Barrie | ... | Alcmene (voice) | |
Hal Holbrook | ... | Amphitryon (voice) | |
Paul Shaffer | ... | Hermes (voice) | |
Amanda Plummer | ... | Clotho (voice) | |
Carole Shelley | ... | Lachesis (voice) |
Hercules, son of the Greek God, Zeus, is turned into a half-god, half-mortal by evil Hades, God of the Underworld, who plans to overthrow Zeus. Hercules is raised on Earth and retains his god-like strength, but when he discovers his immortal heritage Zeus tells him that to return to Mount Olympus he must become a true hero. Hercules becomes a famous hero with the help of his friend Pegasus and his personal trainer, Phil the satyr. Hercules battles monsters, Hades and the Titans, but it is his self-sacrifice to rescue his love Meg which makes him a true hero. Written by Kristi Connolly <kristic@nlc.net.au>
After two decades, it remains one of the most seductive and provocative Disney film. for the humor for adults. for the adventures for kids. for the flavvor of "40-"50 musicals. for Hades . and, especially, for Megara. sure, the classic Greek mythology is the lead victim. but, after 20 years of innovation and so many blockbursters ignoring the accuracy of tradition, maybe, that is not a real significant sin. one of motifs - it has the innocence who is rare in present animation. it has the right dose of fun and challenge, a not complex story but one who preserves the flavor of old fashion fairy tales. and that is a profound good aspect. because it gives the right state of joy. and unique childhood emotion.