Hercules
“The strongest man on Earth.”
Synopsis
Hercules, a semi-divine being, squares off against King Minos, who is attempting to use science to gain power and take over the world. With the help of a benevolent sorceress, Circe, Hercules tries to save his beloved Cassiopeia from being sacrificed by Minos, and struggles against laser-breathing creatures and an evil sorceress.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2021-11-22
Top Cast
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Lou Ferrigno
Hercules
Sybil Danning
Ariadne
Brad Harris
Augias
Rossana Podestà
Hera
Ingrid Anderson
Cassiopea
Mirella D'Angelo
Circe
William Berger
King Minos
Bobby Rhodes
King Xenodama
Gianni Garko
Valcheus
Delia Boccardo
Athena
Claudio Cassinelli
Zeus
Franco Garofalo
The Thief
Gabriella Giorgelli
Mother
Raf Baldassarre
Sostratos
Eva Robin's
Dedalos
Yehuda Efroni
Dorcon
Stelio Candelli
Father
Valentina Montanari
Chambermaid
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 26, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$10.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.27x
+$8.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Luigi Cozzi
- Screenplay & Story
- Luigi Cozzi
- Original Score
- Pino Donaggio
- Original Title
- Hercules
- Country of Origin
- Italy, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Budget
- $2.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $10.7M
- Production Studios
- Golan-Globus Productions, Cannon Italia Srl, The Cannon Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Luigi Cozzi
Luigi Cozzi
Pino Donaggio
Alberto Spagnoli
James Beshears, Sergio Montanari
Yoram Globus, John Thompson, Menahem Golan
Department Leadership Roster
Luigi Cozzi
Director
Yoram Globus
Producer
Luigi Cozzi
Screenplay
Alberto Spagnoli
Director of Photography
Menahem Golan
Producer
Massimo Antonello Geleng
Production Design
James Beshears
Editor
Adriana Spadaro
Costume Design
Enzo Musumeci Greco
Stunt Coordinator
Sergio Montanari
Editor
Pino Donaggio
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hercules
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hercules about?
Hercules, a semi-divine being, squares off against King Minos, who is attempting to use science to gain power and take over the world. With the help of a benevolent sorceress, Circe, Hercules tries to save his beloved Cassiopeia from being sacrificed by Minos, and struggles against laser-breathing creatures and an evil sorceress.
Who directed Hercules?
Hercules was directed by Luigi Cozzi.
Who stars in Hercules?
The principal cast of Hercules includes Lou Ferrigno, Sybil Danning, Brad Harris, Rossana Podestà, Ingrid Anderson.
When was Hercules released and how long is it?
Hercules was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
What was the box office and production budget of Hercules?
Hercules had a reported production budget of $2.5M and grossed $10.7M at the worldwide box office (4.27 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Hercules?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hercules was composed by Pino Donaggio.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hercules?
Hercules holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).