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Hercules (1958)

5.119581h 39mIT
FantasyAdventure

Directed by Pietro Francisci

Rating

5.1/10

Runtime

1h 39m

Language

IT

Release

February 20, 1958

Director

Pietro Francisci

Official Trailer

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Overview

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...

Cast

Steve Reeves

Steve Reeves

Ercole (Hercules)

Sylva Koscina

Sylva Koscina

Iole, Daugher of Pelias

Fabrizio Mioni

Fabrizio Mioni

Jason

Gianna Maria Canale

Gianna Maria Canale

Antea, Queen of the Amazons

Arturo Dominici

Arturo Dominici

Eurysteus

Mimmo Palmara

Mimmo Palmara

Iphitus, Son of Pelias

Lidia Alfonsi

Lidia Alfonsi

The Sybil

Gabriele Antonini

Gabriele Antonini

Ulysses

Aldo Fiorelli

Aldo Fiorelli

Argos

Andrea Fantasia

Andrea Fantasia

Laertes

Luciana Paluzzi

Luciana Paluzzi

Iole's Maid

Ivo Garrani

Ivo Garrani

Pelias, King of Iolcus

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Hercules (1958), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

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.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Hercules. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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