Hercules Unchained (1959)
Original title: Ercole e la regina di Lidia
Hercules Unchained is a 1959 Italian-language fantasy movie directed by Pietro Francisci, with a running time of 1h 38m. It stars Steve Reeves, Sylva Koscina and Sylvia Lopez.
En route to Thebes for an important diplomatic mission, Hercules drinks from a magic spring and loses his memory. He spends most of the movie in the pleasure gardens of Queen Omphale of Lydia. While young Ulysses tries to help him regain his memory, political tensions escalate in Thebes, and Hercules' new wife Iole finds herself in mortal danger.
Quick answers
What is Hercules Unchained about?
En route to Thebes for an important diplomatic mission, Hercules drinks from a magic spring and loses his memory. He spends most of the movie in the pleasure gardens of Queen Omphale of Lydia. While young Ulysses tries to help him regain his memory, political tensions escalate in Thebes, and Hercules' new wife Iole finds herself in mortal danger.
When was Hercules Unchained released?
Hercules Unchained was released on 14 February 1959.
How long is Hercules Unchained?
Hercules Unchained runs 1h 38m.
Who made Hercules Unchained?
Hercules Unchained was directed by Pietro Francisci.
Where can I watch Hercules Unchained?
Hercules Unchained is available on Artiflix, Cultpix, IndieFlix, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, Fawesome and FlixHouse.
Where to watch Hercules Unchained
Stream: Artiflix, Cultpix, IndieFlix, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel
Watch free: Artiflix, Fawesome, FlixHouse
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Cast
- Steve Reeves as Ercole (Hercules)
- Sylva Koscina as Iole, bride of Ercole
- Sylvia Lopez as Queen Onfale, of Lidia
- Gabriele Antonini as Ulisse, son of Laertes
- Primo Carnera as Anteo, the giant
- Patrizia Della Rovere as Penelope
- Sergio Fantoni as Eteocle
- Fulvia Franco as Anticlea
- Carlo D'Angelo as Creonte, High Priest of Thebes
- Marisa Valenti as Blond Slave Girl
- Mimmo Palmara as Polinice
- Elda Tattoli as Altmea - Mother of Ulisses' Girlfriend