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The Fury of Hercules

Original title: La furia di Ercole
  • 19621962
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
4.6/10
202
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The Fury of Hercules (1962)
  • Adventure
In a tyrannical kingdom there is an evil ruler and a queen who lusts after Hercules who is attracted to a handmaiden. A rebellion overthrows the ruler.In a tyrannical kingdom there is an evil ruler and a queen who lusts after Hercules who is attracted to a handmaiden. A rebellion overthrows the ruler.In a tyrannical kingdom there is an evil ruler and a queen who lusts after Hercules who is attracted to a handmaiden. A rebellion overthrows the ruler.
IMDb RATING
4.6/10
202
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Gianfranco Parolini
  • Writers
    • M. D'Amiens(screenplay)
    • Arpad DeRiso(screenplay)
    • John Davis Hart(dialogue: English version)
  • Stars
    • Brad Harris
    • Luisella Boni
    • Mara Berni
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  • Director
    • Gianfranco Parolini
  • Writers
    • M. D'Amiens(screenplay)
    • Arpad DeRiso(screenplay)
    • John Davis Hart(dialogue: English version)
  • Stars
    • Brad Harris
    • Luisella Boni
    • Mara Berni
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    • 9User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
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    Brad Harris
    Brad Harris
    • Herculesas Hercules
    Luisella Boni
    • Dariaas Daria
    • (as Brigitte Corey)
    Mara Berni
    Mara Berni
    • Cnidiaas Cnidia
    Elke Arendt
    Elke Arendt
    • Geliaas Gelia
    Carlo Tamberlani
    Carlo Tamberlani
    • Eridioneas Eridione
    Serge Gainsbourg
    Serge Gainsbourg
    • Menistoas Menisto
    Sergio Ciani
    Sergio Ciani
    • Kaldosas Kaldos
    • (as Alan Steel)
    Franco Gasparri
    Franco Gasparri
    • Alceoas Alceo
    • (as Gianfranco Gasparri)
    Irena Prosen
    • Milaas Mila
    Romano Ghini
    Ivan Dobric
    Niksa Stefanini
    • Roburas Robur
    • (as Nik Stefanini)
    Natascia Polavshenko
    Manja Golec
    • Director
      • Gianfranco Parolini
    • Writers
      • M. D'Amiens(screenplay)
      • Arpad DeRiso(screenplay)
      • John Davis Hart(dialogue: English version)
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    • Trivia
      As was often the case with films of this kind, star Brad Harris did his own stunts and was dubbed by a different actor in post-production.
    • Goofs
      When Menistus explains how he assures that a certain man will not reveal his secret plan, he has an arch open, and in it the said man lies dead, a sword through his stomach, and the eyes open. Just when the aids are closing the arch cover down, the dead man blinks.
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      Featured in Il Futuro (2013)

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    7/10
    Surprisingly good Hercules movie -- and Serge Gainsbourg to boot!
    FURY OF HERCULES is a damn good Hercules film -- in fact, it's a very solid and satisfying period action film by any standards, and you have to see at least 8 - 10 Hercules movies to know the difference. The plot revolves around Hercules (Brad Harris) visiting the daughter of an old friend and forced to choose between sides in a guerrilla rebellion. Most Hercules films -- God bless 'em! -- rely on standard plot devices and stock characters to move things forward. That's true here -- but to a point. Director Gianfranco Paolini actually pays attention to detail, and includes the kind of almost-throwaway moments that distinguish a wonderful Budd Boetticher film like BUCHANAN RIDES ALONE. Again, watch closely and you'll see. The other big plus here is that the story moves forward like a runaway freight train -- a lot of Hercules films are great to look at (HERCULES VS. THE CAPTIVE WOMEN is beautiful but surprisingly stiff), but this has the propulsive movement of a good Hollywood action film. Again, it's the difference between something like Hawks's LAND OF THE PHAROAHS (great) and THE Egyptian (pretty but boring.) Brad Harris is a decent Herc -- but for my money, the best is (believe it or not) Mickey Hargitay in HERCULES VS. THE HYDRA. Wish there was a better version than the old Goodtimes VHS but it's okay. Oh, and there's legendary French crooner Serge Gainbourg - almost forgot!
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    • Release date
      • 1963 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Italy
      • France
    • Language
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • Fury of Samson
    • Filming locations
      • Dubrava Film, Zagreb, Croatia
    • Production companies
      • Cinematografica Associati (CI.AS.)
      • Comptoir Français du Film Production (CFFP)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 37 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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