Hercules Unchained
Ercole e la regina di Lidia
Synopsis
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.
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Hercules Unchained 1959 HD Film Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-06-02
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Steve Reeves
Ercole (Hercules)
Sylva Koscina
Iole, bride of Ercole
Sylvia Lopez
Queen Onfale, of Lidia
Gabriele Antonini
Ulisse, son of Laertes
Primo Carnera
Anteo, the giant
Patrizia Della Rovere
Penelope
Sergio Fantoni
Eteocle
Fulvia Franco
Anticlea
Carlo D'Angelo
Creonte, High Priest of Thebes
Marisa Valenti
Blond Slave Girl
Mimmo Palmara
Polinice
Elda Tattoli
Altmea - Mother of Ulisses' Girlfriend
Daniele Vargas
Anfiarao
Andrea Fantasia
King Laerte
Gino Mattera
Orpheo
Aldo Fiorelli
Argos - the Shipbuilder
Gianni Loti
Sandone - Captain of the Lidian Guard
Cesare Fantoni
Oedipus - King of Thebes
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 13, 1960
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 4, 2025
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pietro Francisci
- Screenplay & Story
- Ennio De Concini, Pietro Francisci
- Original Score
- Enzo Masetti
- Original Title
- Ercole e la regina di Lidia
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy, Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Galatea Film, Lux Compagnie Cinématographique de France, Lux Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pietro Francisci
Ennio De Concini, Pietro Francisci, Sophocles, Aeschylus
Enzo Masetti
Mario Bava
Mario Serandrei
Bruno Vailati
Department Leadership Roster
Mario Serandrei
Editor
Ennio De Concini
Screenplay
Pietro Francisci
Screenplay
Pietro Francisci
Director
Bruno Vailati
Producer
Enzo Masetti
Original Music Composer
Flavio Mogherini
Production Design
Maria Baroni
Costume Design
Mario Bava
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hercules Unchained
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What is Hercules Unchained 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.
Who directed Hercules Unchained?
Hercules Unchained was directed by Pietro Francisci.
Who stars in Hercules Unchained?
The principal cast of Hercules Unchained includes Steve Reeves, Sylva Koscina, Sylvia Lopez, Gabriele Antonini, Primo Carnera.
When was Hercules Unchained released and how long is it?
Hercules Unchained was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Hercules Unchained?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hercules Unchained was composed by Enzo Masetti.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hercules Unchained?
Hercules Unchained holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).