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Lou Ferrigno flexes against stop-motion robots and sorcerous science in a wild myth remix.

HERCULES

1983 · 1h 38m · PG · Action / Adventure / Fantasy

King Minos and sorceress Adriana plan to conquer the world with her magic and his giant robots. To make matters worse, they also plan to sacrifice Hercules' love interest Cassiopeia. Hercules teams up with sorceress Circe and tries to save both his girl and the world.

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What is Hercules about?

Hercules is a 1983 action, adventure, and fantasy film directed by Luigi Cozzi about Hercules battling the wizard Minos, who uses science and giant robots in his quest to take over the world, while Hercules strives to rescue his princess love.

Synopsis

The film is an odd retelling of the story of Hercules battling the wizard Minos, who uses "science" in an attempt to take over the world. Hercules must stop him and rescue his princess love in the process. Part of the adventure finds Hercules battling giant robots brought to life by stop motion animation.
Details & Specs
Director
Luigi Cozzi
Writer
Luigi Cozzi
Release
1983
Runtime
1h 38m

Why Cult

Stop-Motion Robot Mayhem

Hercules faces off against giant robots brought to life with stop-motion animation, adding a delightfully retro sci-fi twist to the myth.

Ferrigno as Mythic Hero

Lou Ferrigno steps up as Hercules, muscling his way through a world of gods, monsters, and mechanical menaces.

Sorcery Meets Science

Villainous King Minos wields both dark magic and 'science' in his bid for world domination, with the sorceress Adriana at his side.

Greek Myth Gone Bonkers

This retelling gleefully tosses tradition aside, pitting Hercules against a wild roster of gods, wizards, and outlandish threats.

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Questions from the Vault

What is Hercules about? +

Hercules is about the legendary hero battling the wizard Minos, who uses science and giant robots to try to take over the world, while Hercules also strives to save his princess love.

When was Hercules released? +

Hercules was released in 1983.

Who directed Hercules? +

Hercules was directed by Luigi Cozzi.

How long is Hercules? +

Hercules has a runtime of 98 minutes.

What genre is Hercules? +

Hercules is an action, adventure, and fantasy film.

Where can I watch Hercules? +

Hercules is available to stream on SassyFlix.

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