Hercules in the Valley of Woe
Maciste contro Ercole nella valle dei guai
Synopsis
Two boxing promoters travel via time machine back to the days of Hercules, who must save them from Genghis Khan and the Mongol Horde.
Top Cast
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Franco Franchi
Francheo
Ciccio Ingrassia
Ingrassiade
Kirk Morris
Maciste
Frank Gordon
Ercole
Raimondo Vianello
Rusteghin
Liana Orfei
Dejanira
Mario Carotenuto
Comendatore
Bice Valori
la maga Circe
Gino Bramieri
Il Osservare
Francesco Mulè
Euristeo
Ave Ninchi
l'indovina Ecubona
Gino Buzzanca
capo degli arcieri
Gianna Cobelli
serva del re
Fanfulla
lo scienziato
Carlo Croccolo
Fetonte
Sandra Mondaini
la ninfa Eco
Gianni Cajafa
Rossana Canghiari
Damsel (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mario Mattoli
- Screenplay & Story
- Vittorio Metz, Marcello Marchesi
- Original Score
- Gianni Ferrio
- Original Title
- Maciste contro Ercole nella valle dei guai
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Cinesecolo
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mario Mattoli
Vittorio Metz, Marcello Marchesi
Gianni Ferrio
Enzo Oddone
Roberto Cinquini
Italo Martinenghi
Department Leadership Roster
Vittorio Metz
Screenplay
Marcello Marchesi
Screenplay
Enrico Tovaglieri
Production Design
Roberto Cinquini
Editor
Enzo Oddone
Director of Photography
Gianni Ferrio
Original Music Composer
Italo Martinenghi
Producer
Mario Mattoli
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hercules in the Valley of Woe
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hercules in the Valley of Woe about?
Two boxing promoters travel via time machine back to the days of Hercules, who must save them from Genghis Khan and the Mongol Horde.
Who directed Hercules in the Valley of Woe?
Hercules in the Valley of Woe was directed by Mario Mattoli.
Who stars in Hercules in the Valley of Woe?
The principal cast of Hercules in the Valley of Woe includes Franco Franchi, Ciccio Ingrassia, Kirk Morris, Frank Gordon, Raimondo Vianello.
When was Hercules in the Valley of Woe released and how long is it?
Hercules in the Valley of Woe was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Hercules in the Valley of Woe?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hercules in the Valley of Woe was composed by Gianni Ferrio.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hercules in the Valley of Woe?
Hercules in the Valley of Woe holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).