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Director:

Luigi Cozzi

Writers:

Luigi Cozzi (screenplay)
Luigi Cozzi (story)

Contact:

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Release Date:

26 August 1983 (USA) more

Tagline:

The Legend Lives! more

Plot:

The story of the Greek mythological figure, updated in this 80's version. | add synopsis

Awards:

2 wins & 3 nominations more

User Comments:

Only for devoted Barabarian movie fans... more (28 total)


Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Lou Ferrigno ... Hercules

Sybil Danning ... Ariadne

Brad Harris ... Augias
Ingrid Anderson ... Cassiopea
William Berger ... King Minos
Rossana Podestà ... Hera

Mirella D'Angelo ... Circe
Bobby Rhodes ... King Xenodama
Gianni Garko ... Valcheus (as John Garko)
Yehuda Efroni ... Dorcon
Delia Boccardo ... Athena
Claudio Cassinelli ... Zeus
Franco Garofalo ... The Thief (as Frank Garland)
Gabriella Giorgelli ... Mother (as Gabriella George)
Raf Baldassarre ... Sostratos (as Ralph Baldassar)
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Additional Details

Also Known As:

Ercole (Italy)
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Runtime:

USA:98 min | Finland:100 min (1984)

Country:

USA | Italy

Language:

Italian | English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1 more

Sound Mix:

Dolby


Fun Stuff

Movie Connections:

Referenced in I Love You, Man (2009) more


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Only for devoted Barabarian movie fans..., 14 May 2006
6/10
Author: funkydvd from United States

Sword and Sorcery, D and D, whatever you want to call it, it was a genre unto itself back in the day. And this, this is one of the defining movies of that genre, like it or not. I, myself, am a huge sword and sorcery movie, comic, and TV show fan. I own many things relating to Conan and started a 'barbarian brothers' website when there was no info on them to be found on the internet. So, naturally, the fact that this movie is cheesy, campy, and just plain over the top appeals to me. And, as an amateur bodybuilder and longtime fan of 'classic' bodybuilding- of which Lou is an integral part, I enjoy this movie as one of Lou's best. Every other comment has given the basic plot, told about the special effects and so forth. But, I just want to say, If you are into this particular genre, this movie is a must have. The coloring, scenery, effect, sounds and especially the magnificent muscles of Mr. Ferrigno make it very enjoyable. It's not so much like sipping champagne and dining on caviar as it is like having beef jerky and pop. But, hey, sometimes you just crave some calorie rich fun food! It is now available on a double-sided DVD with Hercules 2- which, yes, is even more over the top.

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