Young Hercules

Young Hercules

86 mins | Family, Fantasy | Aug. 30, 1998

This film directed by T.J. Scott is a prequel to the popular television series. At an academy for mythological warriors, 17-year-old Hercules (Ian Bohen) meets Jason, the next in line to rule Corinth. When Jason discovers that his father is ill, Hercules decides to seek out the Golden Fleece that could cure him. But limitations to his powers, as well as his half-brother Ares, stand in his way. Filmed against the breathtaking scenery of New Zealand.

Young Hercules

86 mins | Family, Fantasy | Aug. 30, 1998

Young Hercules
This film directed by T.J. Scott is a prequel to the popular television series. At an academy for mythological warriors, 17-year-old Hercules (Ian Bohen) meets Jason, the next in line to rule Corinth. When Jason discovers that his father is ill, Hercules decides to seek out the Golden Fleece that could cure him. But limitations to his powers, as well as his half-brother Ares, stand in his way. Filmed against the breathtaking scenery of New Zealand.
IMDb rating 5.3
Producers Renaissance Pictures, MCA Television
Original title Young Hercules
Directors T.J. Scott
Writers Andrew Dettmann, Daniel Truly, Robert Tapert

Cast

Ian Bohen

as Young Hercules

Dean O'Gorman

as Young Iolaus

Chris Conrad

as Young Jason

Johna Stewart-Bowden

as Yvenna / Pelias / Ares

Meighan Desmond

as Discord

Nathaniel Lees

as Cheiron

Rachel Blakely

as Alcmene

Michael Hurst

as Jeweler

Taungaroa Emile

as Thamus

Marek Sumich

as Knifer / Cradus

Sam Williams

as Charioteer

David Mackie

as Artisan