Hercules Unchained (1959)

Hercules Unchained (1959) poster

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.

Director: Pietro Francisci
Genre: Fantasy, Action
Runtime: 98 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Enzo Masetti
Cinematography: Mario Bava
Editing: Mario Serandrei
Production: Galatea Film, Lux Compagnie Cinématographique de France, Lux Film
Country: France, Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it

Keywords

greece, guard, black magic, rescue mission, greek mythology, brother against brother, stick fight, hercules, thebes, peplum

Trailer

Hercules Unchained Trailer

Similar Movies

More Films by Director: Pietro Francisci
More Films in Genre: Fantasy, Action

Frequently Asked Questions

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.
Who directed Hercules Unchained?
Hercules Unchained was directed by Pietro Francisci.
Who stars in Hercules Unchained?
Hercules Unchained stars Steve Reeves, Sylva Koscina, Sylvia Lopez, Gabriele Antonini, Primo Carnera, Patrizia Della Rovere.
How long is Hercules Unchained?
Hercules Unchained has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
What genre is Hercules Unchained?
Hercules Unchained is a Fantasy, Action film.
Where was Hercules Unchained produced?
Hercules Unchained was produced in France, Italy.