The Legend of Hercules 2014

Overview

The Legend of Hercules is a 2014 American 3D action fantasy film directed by Renny Harlin. The screenplay was written by Daniel Giat and Sean Hood. The cast includes Kellan Lutz, Gaia Weiss, Scott Adkins, Roxanne McKee, and Liam Garrigan. Set in Ancient Greece in 1200 B.C., the story follows a queen who succumbs to the lust of Zeus to bear a son intended to overthrow a tyrannical king and restore peace to the land. This son, Hercules, is initially unaware of his true identity or his destiny. His primary desire is the love of Hebe, the Princess of Crete, who has been promised to his brother. As the narrative progresses, Hercules learns of his greater purpose and must decide whether to flee with his love or fulfill his destiny to become a hero. The film, which has a runtime of one hour and thirty-nine minutes, was released in the United States on January 10, 2014. It is categorized within the action and adventure genres and features various sequences of fighting.