Hercules and the Tyrants of Babylon (1964)
"Ercole contro i tiranni di Babilonia" (original title)

Hercules fights to free the people of Babylon from an evil sorceress.

Director:

Domenico Paolella

Writers:

Luciano Martino (screenplay), Domenico Paolella (screenplay)

Stars:

Peter Lupus, Helga Liné, Mario Petri

Cast

Credited cast:
Peter Lupus	...	Hercules (as Rock Stevens)
Helga Liné	...	Taneal / Tanit
Mario Petri	...	King Phaleg
Livio Lorenzon	...	Salman Osar
Anna Maria Polani	...	Asparia / Esperia
Tullio Altamura	...	Azzur
Franco Balducci	...	Bahar
Diego Pozzetto	...	Bomar
Mirko Valentin	...	Glaucone
Diego Michelotti	...	Christophisis
Rosy De Leo	...	Lady in Waiting
Eugenio Bottari	...	Azur's Major Domo
Andrea Scotti	...	Young Shepherd
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Salvatore Borghese
Jeff Cameron	...	Soldier

Storyline

Hercules fights to free the people of Babylon from an evil sorceress.

---

Plot Keywords:

peplum | whip | sword and sandal | legendary hero | battle | 

---

Genres:

Action | Adventure | Fantasy | Sci-Fi

---

Certificate:

Unrated

Details

Country:

Italy

Language:

Italian

Release Date:

25 December 1964 (Italy)

Also Known As:

Hercules and the Tyrants of Babylon

Company Credits

Production Co:

Romana Film

Technical Specs

Runtime:

96 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Peter Lupus (a.k.a. Rock Stevens) shaved his chest for this movie in order to achieve the expected "Hercules" look.

---

Quotes

Salman Osar: There's a limit to the power of resistance.

User Reviews

I Thought That Guy Looked Familiar

So it was Peter Lupus from Mission Impossible. There is nothing much to recommend this film. It has a silly plot with Hercules attempting to rescue a Babylonian queen who has been enslaved with many others. There is an evil queen. There is a potential suitor for the queen who brings all kinds of gifts and money to the triumvirate which is in control. There is a ridiculous wheel which, when turned, will destroy an entire city. Only one guy can turn it (hint hint). There are some good actions scenes and the print isn't too bad. One thing that was concerting for me were the sound effects. When someone was hit with a club, it made the sound of one of those plastic whiffle ball bats. I'm sure they were made out of plastic, but couldn't they have disguised the sounds a bit better. I have to admit I fast forwarded through the riding and walking scenes which cut out about 15 minutes of the movie.