Official movie poster for Hercules (1958), a fantasy adventure film

Hercules(1958)

Le fatiche di Ercole

5.1(71)1h 39m1958-02-20
FantasyAdventureAction

Hercules Synopsis

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.

Hercules (1958) is a fantasy, adventure and action film directed by Pietro Francisci, released on February 20, 1958 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Steve Reeves, Sylva Koscina, Fabrizio Mioni and Gianna Maria Canale. Viewers rate it 5.1 out of 10 across 71 ratings.

Director:
Pietro Francisci
Writers:
Pietro Francisci, Apollonios Rhodios, Pietro Francisci
Producers:
Federico Teti
Cinematographer:
Mario Bava
Composer:
Enzo Masetti
Production:
Galatea Film, O.S.C.A.R. Film
Status:
Released

Hercules (1958) Trailer

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Hercules Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 5.1/10 from 71 ratings.

Wuchak

6/10

_**Hercules, the Mediterranean, Sylva Koscina, murder, seers, a lion, a bull, sailing and Amazons!**_ Hercules (Steve Reeves) travels to a kingdom on the coast of the Mediterranean, the Italian Peninsula, to assist a king in training his son to take over. He meets the lovely daughter of the monarch (Sylva Koscina), unravels a murder from years earlier, throws the discus, fights a lion & a bull, sails the seas in…

Reviewed on August 12, 2020

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Hercules – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Hercules online?

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Hercules (1958) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.

Who stars in Hercules?

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The main cast of Hercules (1958) includes Steve Reeves, Sylva Koscina, Fabrizio Mioni, Gianna Maria Canale and Arturo Dominici. The film was directed by Pietro Francisci. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Hercules released?

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Hercules was released on February 20, 1958 and runs for 1h 39m.

Is Hercules worth watching?

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Hercules (1958) holds an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from 71 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy fantasy, adventure and action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for Hercules?

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Yes. The official Hercules trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.