Zeus
Hey, you wanted answers, and by thunder, you're old enough to know the truth.
Played by Rip Torn 
Hercules (1997) · 104 quotes
Hercules (1997) · 104 quotes
You ought to slow down. You'll work yourself to death. Hah! Work yourself to death!
[everone laughs]Oh, I kill myself!
[to himself]If only. If only.
More lines from Zeus
5 quotes Zeus
Zeus
Hercules, if you can prove yourself a true hero on Earth, your godhood will be restored.
Zeus
I'm afraid being famous is not the same as being a true hero.
Zeus
SOUND THE ALARM! LAUNCH AN IMMEDIATE COUNTERATTACK! GO, GO!
Zeus
For a true hero isn't measured by the size of his strength, but by the strength of his heart. Now, at last, my son, you can come home.
Scenes with Zeus
6 scenes
Hades
How sentimental. You know, I haven't been this choked up since I got a hunk of moussaka caught in my throat!
Hades
Zeusy, I'm home!
Zeus
So, Hades, you finally made it. How are things in the underworld?
Hades
Well, they're just fine. You know, a little dark, a little gloomy. And, as always, hey, full of dead people. What are you gonna do?
Hera
Hercules, oh...! [starts sobbing]
Zeus
(roaring)
NO! [voice echoes]
Nessus
(Thunder starts raging in Mount Olympus) [Hercules goes to stop Nessus the centaur from manhandling Meg] [looms over him]
Step aside, two-legs.
Hercules
[awkwardly]
Pardon me, my good, uh... sir, but I demand you release that young...
Meg
Keep moving, junior.
Hercules
...lady. But... aren't you... a damsel in distress?
Meg
[struggling in Nessus' grip]
I'm a damsel... Ugh! I'm in distress. I can handle this. Have a nice day.
Hercules
[At the Temple of Zeus]
You should have been there, father! I mangled the minotaur, grappled with the Gorgon, Just like Phil told me, I analyzed the situation, controlled my strength and kicked! The crowds went wild! Thank you, thank you.
Zeus
Hah! You're doin' great, son. You're doin' your old man proud.
Hercules
I am glad to hear you say that, father. I've been waiting for this day a long time.
Zeus
Hmm.. What day is that, son?
Hercules
The day I rejoin the gods.
Zeus
You've done wonderfully, you really have, my boy. You're just not there yet. You haven't proved yourself a true hero.
Hercules
But father, I've beaten every single monster I've come up against. I'm-I'm the most famous person in all of Greece. I'm-- I'm an action figure!
Zeus
I'm afraid being famous isn't the same as being a true hero.
Hercules
What more can I do?
Zeus
It's something you have to discover for yourself.
Hercules
But how can I--
Zeus
Look inside your heart.
Hercules
Father, wait!
Meg
[At outside, Hercules brings the soul of Meg and puts it inside her body]
Wonderboy, what-- why did you—
Hercules
Huh. People always do crazy things when they are in love.
Phil
[they go for a kiss, but suddenly a cloud appears under their feet, sent by Zeus, and they fly to Olympus]
Whoa! Hey, hey, hey! Whoo! [Pegasus picks him up and brings along]
Apollo
[The crowd of gods welcome Hercules]
Three cheers for the mighty Hercules!
Hermes
Oh, yeah! Flowers for everybody! Oh!
Hera
Hercules, we're so proud of you.
Hercules
Mother.
Zeus
Hah! Fine work, my boy! You've done it! You're a true hero.
Hera
You were willing to give your life to rescue this young woman.
Zeus
For a true hero isn't measured by the size of his strength, but by the strength of his heart. Now, at last, my son, you can come home.
Meg
Congratulations, Wonderboy. You'll make one heck of a god.
Hercules
Father, this is the moment I've always dreamed of. But... a life without Meg, even an immortal life, would be... empty. I wish to stay on Earth with her. I finally know where I belong.
Hermes
[Zeus nods, they finally kiss and Hercules stops shining]
Hit it, ladies!
Muses
[begin Song: A Star Is Born]
Oh, gonna shout it from the mountaintops A star is born! It's the time for pulling out the stops A star is born! Honey, hit us with a hallelu That kid came shining through Girl, sing the song Come blow your horn A star is born! He's a hero who can please the crowd A star is born! Come on, everybody shout out loud A star is born! Just remember in the darkest hour, Within your heart's the power For makin' you A hero too
Muses
[Here the Constellation of Hercules appears]
So don't lose hope When you're forlorn
Tall Thebian
[Phil sees the Strong Man pointing at it]
That's Phil's boy!
Muses
Just keep your eyes Upon the skies Every night, A star is right in sight, A star is burning bright, A star is born A star is born
Muses
[Closing Titles start, song continues]
Like a beacon in the cold dark night / A star is born! / Told ya everything would turn out right / A star is born! / Just when everything was all at sea / The boy made history / The bottom line Bottom line! / He sure can shine He can shine! / His rising sign is Capricorn / He knew how to / He had a clue Telling you / A star is born!
Male Chorus
Here's a hero who can please the crowd
Muses
A star is born!
Male Chorus
Come on, everybody shout out loud
Muses
A star is born! / Just remember in your darkest hour / Within your heart's the power / For making you / A hero too / (A hero too) / So don't lose hope / When you're forlorn / (No, no!) / Just keep your eyes / Upon the skies / Every night, A star is right in sight, A star is burning bright, A star is born!
