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Hercules Returns (1993): Cast

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Hercules Returns is a 1993 comedy directed by David Parker, starring David Argue as Brad McBain, Des Mangan and Bruce Spence. It runs 1 hour 22 minutes.

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Hercules Returns (1993) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 22m (82 min)
Director
David Parker
Genre
Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Hercules Returns About?

The premise of Hercules Returns without spoilers.

After being fired, Brad decides to revive an old, shuttered cinema. He gathers his friends to screen the final movie the venue ever showed, unaware that the film is an Italian production. As the audience settles, the group hastily creates a live dub, improvising translations, sound effects and dialogue on the spot, turning the screening into a madcap, tongue‑in‑cheek spectacle.

Hercules Returns Themes & Keywords

· 36 tags
  • greek mythology
  • zeus the greek deity
  • satire comedy
  • fandub
  • wrestling
  • kissing while having sex
  • improvised dialogue
  • slang
  • sex
  • adult humor
  • genitalia
  • destruction of scenery
+24 more
  • cardboard scenery
  • nightclub owner
  • male female relationship
  • drunkenness
  • gay
  • homosexual
  • machismo
  • uranus
  • samson and delilah
  • nightclub
  • parthenon
  • translation
  • voice over translation
  • improvisation
  • movie projectionist
  • movie theater
  • framing story
  • redubbed with comedy soundtrack
  • cult film
  • satire
  • hercules
  • film within a film
  • independent film
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

Hercules Returns Cast & Characters

David Argue leads the cast as Brad McBain, with Des Mangan as Hercules / Samson / Machismo / Ursus / Testiculi (voice) and Bruce Spence as Sprocket. Directed by David Parker; 7 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Hercules Returns

· 3 more
From the director

More from David Parker

More films directed by David Parker: The Menkoff Method, Diana & Me and LSD-25.

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Videos

Hercules Returns Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Hercules Returns.

Hercules Returns (1993) Original Trailer [HD]
Details

Hercules Returns Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “O Retorno de Hércules” and “Возвращение Геркулеса”.

Also known as
  • O Retorno de Hércules
  • Возвращение Геркулеса

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FAQ

Hercules Returns FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Hercules Returns, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Hercules Returns?

Hercules Returns runs 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).

When was Hercules Returns released?

Hercules Returns was released on September 16, 1993.

Who directed Hercules Returns?

Hercules Returns was directed by David Parker.

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Who is in the cast of Hercules Returns?

Hercules Returns stars David Argue as Brad McBain, Des Mangan as Hercules / Samson / Machismo / Ursus / Testiculi (voice) and Bruce Spence as Sprocket, among 7 credited actors.

Does Hercules Returns have a post-credit scene?

No. Hercules Returns has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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