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.
Practical Effects
Dollar-store monsters and a bear yeeted into orbit.
Acting
Ferrigno's entire performance is eyebrows and biceps.
Director
Luigi Cozzi
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
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director Luigi Cozzi made this after Star Wars destroyed his planned Sinbad movie's budget, so he pivoted to 'Hercules in space' instead. The bear-throwing scene used a real stuffed animal on wires.
This film and its sequel exist because Cannon Films wanted their own Conan, but cheaper. It became a cable TV staple that Gen X kids remember more vividly than actual Greek myths.
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