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Top Billed Cast
Владимир Сошальский Jason (voice)
Алексей Консовский Orpheus (voice)
Tatyana Lennikova Medea / Athena's head (voice)
Лев Золотухин Eet (voice)
Тамара Дмитриева Little Boy (voice)
Agar Vlasova Oldest Boy (voice)
Михаил Кононов Colchis warrior (voice, uncredited)
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