Hercules is a 1997 animated film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios and directed by Ron Clements and John Musker, loosely adapted from the Greek myth of Heracles, following the mortal-turned-god son of Zeus, cast out to earth as a baby by the underworld god Hades and raised on Earth, who must become a true hero to reclaim his place on Mount Olympus, aided by satyr trainer Philoctetes and cynical love interest Megara. Narrated in part by a gospel-styled Greek chorus of Muses, the film took considerable liberties with its mythological source material, most notably recasting Hera as Hercules's loving mother rather than his mythological persecutor. James Woods's performance as the fast-talking Hades was widely praised.
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How did Disney's Hercules do at the box office?
It under-performed compared with earlier Disney animated films and earned $252.7 million worldwide.
It under-performed in its 1997 theatrical release, particularly in comparison to earlier Disney animated films, and ultimately earned $252.7 million in worldwide box office revenue.
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Hercules is a 1997 American animated musical fantasy comedy film loosely based on the legendary hero Heracles (known in the film by his Roman name, Hercules), a son of Zeus in Greek mythology.
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Hercules is a 1997 American animated musical fantasy comedy film loosely based on the legendary hero Heracles (known in the film by his Roman name, Hercules), a son of Zeus in Greek mythology.
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Produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation, the film was directed by John Musker and Ron Clements, both of whom co-wrote the screenplay with Irene Mecchi, and the writing team of Donald McEnery and Bob Shaw.
Created By: John Musker, Article lead sentence
Produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation, the film was directed by John Musker and Ron Clements, both of whom co-wrote the screenplay with Irene Mecchi, and the writing team of Donald McEnery and Bob Shaw.
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