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Young Hercules

Movie·1998·Family, Fantasy·1h 26m·Directed by T.J. Scott

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At an academy for mythological warriors, 17-year-old Hercules 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.

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Ian BohenIan BohenYoung HerculesDean O'GormanDean O'GormanYoung IolausChris ConradChris ConradYoung JasonJohna Stewart-BowdenJohna Stewart-BowdenYvennaKevin SmithKevin SmithPelias / AresMeighan DesmondMeighan DesmondDiscordNathaniel LeesNathaniel LeesCheironRachel BlakelyRachel BlakelyAlcmene

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