Popeye Meets Hercules
Synopsis
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 18, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bill Tytla
- Screenplay & Story
- Isadore Klein
- Original Score
- Winston Sharples
- Original Title
- Popeye Meets Hercules
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 6m
- Production Studios
- Famous Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bill Tytla
Isadore Klein
Winston Sharples
Department Leadership Roster
Bill Tytla
Director
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Popeye the Sailor (theatrical cartoons)
Popeye the Sailor Theatrical Shorts (Famous Studios)
This is a list of the 122 cartoons starring Popeye the Sailor and produced by Paramount Pictures' Famous Studios (later known as Paramount Cartoon Studios) from 1942 to 1957. These cartoons were produced after Paramount took ownership of Fleischer Studios, which originated the Popeye cartoon series in 1933.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Popeye Meets Hercules
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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?
The principal cast of Popeye Meets Hercules includes Jack Mercer.
When was Popeye Meets Hercules released and how long is it?
Popeye Meets Hercules was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 6m.
Who composed the musical score for Popeye Meets Hercules?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Popeye Meets Hercules was composed by Winston Sharples.