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The story of the Greek mythological figure, updated in this '80s version.The story of the Greek mythological figure, updated in this '80s version.The story of the Greek mythological figure, updated in this '80s version.
- Awards
- 2 wins & 3 nominations
Gianni Garko
- Valcheus
- (as John Garko)
Franco Garofalo
- The Thief
- (as Frank Garland)
Gabriella Giorgelli
- Mother
- (as Gabriella George)
Raf Baldassarre
- Sostratos
- (as Ralph Baldassar)
Stelio Candelli
- Father
- (as Steven Candell)
Valentina Montanari
- Chambermaid
- (as Valerie Montanari)
Rocco Lerro
- The Friend
- (as Roger Larry)
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- Writer
- All cast & crew
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Did you know
- TriviaAt one point, Lou Ferrigno walked into Menahem Golan's office after reading the original script, which was filled with more violence and gratuitous sex, told him that the script was a "piece of shit," and threw into the garbage. Ferrigno wanted a more family-oriented fantasy film, which was finally released against Golan's wishes.
- GoofsWhen Hercules throws the rock tied to the rope out into space, you can see a wire hooked to the rock as it pulls it out into space.
- Quotes
King Minos: Could I just see it grow a little bit? It would mean a great deal to me.
- ConnectionsEdited into Blood on Méliès' Moon (2016)
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"Go, kill, my baby toys!"
Well what can you say? It was silly. Unintentional of course. However this kitsch-like presentation works because of how cheap and ludicrous it is. Some things have got to be seen to be believed and this 80s take on "Hercules" has plenty in store. One sequence just sticks in mind, other than that meaninglessly grand opening. Hercules taking on a vicious bear. Cool! However how it's executed had me snickering. Actual bear footage spliced together with someone donning a very convincing bear suit. How to end it. The bear suit being flung into outer-space. It's just part of the tragedy that occurs
you know for dramatic effect.
"Hercules" is a low-grade, straight-laced good vs. evil sword and sorcery epic mainly consisting of echoing voices, tacky optical FX, colourful decors (sometimes miniatures) with moody lighting and some atmospheric illustrations / confrontations. The production did drum up some striking images amongst it's cheap sets / effects, but despite that it wasn't principally all that creative in presenting the material. How it plays out, is like a cosmic chest game between the gods. Hercules (the champion of men) must rescue a princess from being sacrificed and encounters obstacles along the way. Some odd moments (like the tin-bot monsters) and lame dialogues. Lou Ferrigno as Hercules has the physic, constantly flexing and twitching his muscles. Wooden, but fitting. William Berger milks it up in the villain role and Sybil Danning looks fetching, but has bite with her villainous turn. Brad Harris and Mirella D'Angelo also appear. Pino Donaggio scores the bombastic soundtrack. Director Lugi Cozzi does a clunky job, but keeps it moving along at a smooth pace. Ham-fisted, but charming entertainment.
"Hercules" is a low-grade, straight-laced good vs. evil sword and sorcery epic mainly consisting of echoing voices, tacky optical FX, colourful decors (sometimes miniatures) with moody lighting and some atmospheric illustrations / confrontations. The production did drum up some striking images amongst it's cheap sets / effects, but despite that it wasn't principally all that creative in presenting the material. How it plays out, is like a cosmic chest game between the gods. Hercules (the champion of men) must rescue a princess from being sacrificed and encounters obstacles along the way. Some odd moments (like the tin-bot monsters) and lame dialogues. Lou Ferrigno as Hercules has the physic, constantly flexing and twitching his muscles. Wooden, but fitting. William Berger milks it up in the villain role and Sybil Danning looks fetching, but has bite with her villainous turn. Brad Harris and Mirella D'Angelo also appear. Pino Donaggio scores the bombastic soundtrack. Director Lugi Cozzi does a clunky job, but keeps it moving along at a smooth pace. Ham-fisted, but charming entertainment.
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- Jun 4, 2011
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Box office
- Budget
- $2,500,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $10,676,194
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $3,473,635
- Aug 28, 1983
- Gross worldwide
- $10,676,194
- Runtime1 hour 38 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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