Hercules Unchained

1959·Movie
1h 38min·NR
38
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.6Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes–20%

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Hercules Unchained fingerprint

Light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Romance6
  • Hopefulness5
  • Nostalgia5

Humor

Some slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy5
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

History

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Rewatchability4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting6
  • Direction5
  • Narrative Structure5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography5
  • Editing5
  • Music Composition5

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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.
Sword-and-SandalItalian Historical EpicHerculesMythologyRomanceActionClassical AntiquityCamp

Crew

Directed by:
Mario Bava, Pietro Francisci, Barbara Fusch
Written by:
Ennio De Concini, Sophocles, Aeschylus
Produced by:
Massimo De Rita, Spartaco Conversi, Bruno Vailati
Composed by:
Renato Cadueri, Carlo Savina, Paolo Ketoff

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Questions about Hercules Unchained

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Where can I stream Hercules Unchained legally?

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Is Hercules Unchained worth watching?

38
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 39/100 (IMDb 4.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Hercules Unchained rated?

NRViolence

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Hercules Unchained?

1 h 38 min

Hercules Unchained runs 1 h 38 min.

What language is Hercules Unchained in?

Italian

It was made in Italian. Produced in France, Italy.

In how many countries can I watch Hercules Unchained?

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What tropes does Hercules Unchained use?

Hercules Against the Moon MenMugged for DisguiseNo "Arc" in "Archery"Demoted to ExtraSidekickAdaptational IntelligenceStock Sound EffectsFetch QuestMate or DieLiving DinosaursEasy AmnesiaHercules and the Captive Womenand 40 more

TV Tropes lists 52 storytelling tropes for Hercules Unchained, including Hercules Against the Moon Men, Mugged for Disguise, No "Arc" in "Archery".

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