Hercules (1958)
Original title: Le fatiche di Ercole
Hercules is a 1958 Italian-language fantasy movie directed by Pietro Francisci, with a running time of 1h 39m. It stars Steve Reeves, Sylva Koscina and Fabrizio Mioni.
In this melange of characters and events from separate mythological stories, Hercules, demigod and superman, arrives in the ancient Greek kingdom of Iolcus to tutor Iphitus, son of king Pelias; immediately on arrival, he falls in love with the king's delectable, briefly clad daughter Iole. Before he can win her, he must succeed in a series of quests, in the course of which he teams up with Jason, true heir of Iolcus, whom he accompanies on the famous voyage of the Argonauts.
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What is Hercules about?
In this melange of characters and events from separate mythological stories, Hercules, demigod and superman, arrives in the ancient Greek kingdom of Iolcus to tutor Iphitus, son of king Pelias; immediately on arrival, he falls in love with the king's delectable, briefly clad daughter Iole. Before he can win her, he must succeed in a series of quests, in the course of which he teams up with Jason, true heir of Iolcus, whom he accompanies on the famous voyage of the Argonauts.
When was Hercules released?
Hercules was released on 20 February 1958.
How long is Hercules?
Hercules runs 1h 39m.
Who made Hercules?
Hercules was directed by Pietro Francisci.
Where can I watch Hercules?
Hercules is available on FlixHouse, Mometu, Tubi TV and Amazon Video.
Where to watch Hercules
Watch free: FlixHouse
Watch free with ads: Mometu, Tubi TV
Rent: Amazon Video
Buy: Amazon Video
Cast
- Steve Reeves as Ercole (Hercules)
- Sylva Koscina as Iole, Daugher of Pelias
- Fabrizio Mioni as Jason
- Gianna Maria Canale as Antea, Queen of the Amazons
- Arturo Dominici as Eurysteus
- Mimmo Palmara as Iphitus, Son of Pelias
- Lidia Alfonsi as The Sybil
- Gabriele Antonini as Ulysses
- Aldo Fiorelli as Argos
- Andrea Fantasia as Laertes
- Luciana Paluzzi as Iole's Maid
- Ivo Garrani as Pelias, King of Iolcus