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Release Date:
Friday, July 25, 2014 In Theaters (Nationwide)
for epic battle sequences, violence, suggestive comments, brief strong language and partial nudity
Hercules Plot: What's it about?
Everyone knows the legend of Hercules and his twelve labors. Our story begins after the labors, and after the legend… Haunted by a sin from his past, Hercules has become a mercenary. Along with five faithful companions, he travels ancient Greece selling his services for gold and using his legendary reputation to intimidate enemies. But when the benevolent ruler of Thrace and his daughter seek Hercules' help to defeat a savage and terrifying warlord, Hercules finds that in order for good to triumph and justice to prevail... he must again become the hero he once was... he must embrace his own myth... he must be Hercules
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Hercules Crew and Production Team
A look at the Hercules behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Brett Ratner previously directed Melania, Movie 43 and Tower Heist. The film's writer Ryan Condal penned Rampage, Ocean and Galahad.
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Hercules Production and Filming
Key Facts
- Tobias Santelmann will play Rhesus, a golden-locked barbarian and revolutionary who is Hercules' main foe in the movie.
- Aksel Hennie, the star of the Norwegian thriller Headhunters, will play Tydeus, a warrior devoted to Hercules who wields twin axes and is such a madman that he needs to be chained up at night when he sleeps.
- Based on a five-issue comicbook series by Steve Moore, which debuted in May 2008.
Hercules Filming Timeline
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— Hercules entered Completed status.
Awaiting release by the distributor; a release date may or may not be available.
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— The film entered Post-Production status.
Filming completed; footage being edited; music being composed and recorded; sound and visual effects being added.
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— The film entered Production status.
Principal photography began today.Finalizing production budget, filming the movie begins.
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— The film entered Pre-Production status.
Brett Ratner's Hercules will be released in theaters Aug. 8, 2014. Dwayne Johnson in the titular role.Key cast and crew being hired; budget and production schedule finalized; shooting script approved.
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— The film entered Development status.
Story selection and rights acquired; idea being crafted into usable script; financing and casting attachments sought; aiming for 'greenlight'.
Hercules Release Date: When was the film released?
Hercules was released nationwide on . Nine other films are opening on the same date, including Step Up All In, Lucy and The Fluffy Movie.
At home release details for Hercules haven't been announced yet. Check back for updates on DVD, Blu-ray, Digital and VOD availability.