Popeye Meets Hercules (1948)
The first Olympics, starring Hercules (looking, but not quite sounding, like a really pumped-up Bluto), who challenges anyone to do the same feats as him. Popeye takes that challenge, of course. First, they battle animals, with Bluto pulling the skins off two wild elephants and Popeye turning three lions into a nesting set. The discus throw doesn't go well, with Herc's disc swooping Popeye into Herc's hand. The javelin is even worse for Popeye, with Herc throwing him all the way to the moon. This gives him a chance to go after Olive in typical Bluto fashion; her cries of help reach Popeye, who prays to the Greek goddess Spinachia, who delivers a can of spinach to him.
Director: Bill Tytla
Genre: Animation, Comedy
Runtime: 6 min
Release Date: June 18, 1948
Cast
- Jack Mercer - Popeye/Freshman/Announcer (voice)
Screenplay
- Isadore Klein (Story)
Music: Winston Sharples
Production: Famous Studios
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Bill Tytla
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Popeye Meets Hercules about?
- The first Olympics, starring Hercules (looking, but not quite sounding, like a really pumped-up Bluto), who challenges anyone to do the same feats as him. Popeye takes that challenge, of course. First, they battle animals, with Bluto pulling the skins off two wild elephants and Popeye turning three lions into a nesting set. The discus throw doesn't go well, with Herc's disc swooping Popeye into Herc's hand. The javelin is even worse for Popeye, with Herc throwing him all the way to the moon. This gives him a chance to go after Olive in typical Bluto fashion; her cries of help reach Popeye, who prays to the Greek goddess Spinachia, who delivers a can of spinach to him.
- Who directed Popeye Meets Hercules?
- Popeye Meets Hercules was directed by Bill Tytla.
- Who stars in Popeye Meets Hercules?
- Popeye Meets Hercules stars Jack Mercer.
- How long is Popeye Meets Hercules?
- Popeye Meets Hercules has a runtime of 6m (6 minutes).
- What genre is Popeye Meets Hercules?
- Popeye Meets Hercules is a Animation, Comedy film.
- Where was Popeye Meets Hercules produced?
- Popeye Meets Hercules was produced in United States of America.