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Hector the Mighty (1972): Cast

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Hector the Mighty is a 1972 comedy directed by Enzo G. Castellari, starring Vittorio De Sica as Giove, Giancarlo Giannini and José Calvo. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes.

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Hector the Mighty (1972) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 41m (101 min)
Genre
Comedy
Original language
Italian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Hector the Mighty About?

The premise of Hector the Mighty without spoilers.

Horny Hector runs a brothel on a plot coveted by the ambitious Cardinal Giove. Determined to acquire the land, the Cardinal kidnaps Helen, forcing Hector into a desperate bargain. The abduction sparks a violent clash between rival gangs as both men vie for control.

Hector the Mighty Themes & Keywords

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  • land
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Cast & crew

Hector the Mighty Cast & Characters

Vittorio De Sica leads the cast as Giove, with Giancarlo Giannini as Ulisse, il drittone and José Calvo as Lawyer. Directed by Enzo G. Castellari; 28 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Enzo G. Castellari

More films directed by Enzo G. Castellari: Caribbean Basterds, Sinbad of the Seven Seas, Hammerhead and Light Blast.

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Hector the Mighty Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Hector the Mighty.

Hector the Mighty (1972) trailer
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Hector the Mighty Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “Il Drittone” and “Zum Nachtisch Dirne Helene”.

Also known as
  • Il Drittone
  • Zum Nachtisch Dirne Helene
  • El rapto de Elena
  • Das Pferd kam ohne Socken
  • El rapto de Elena, la decente italiana
  • 大闹藏春阁

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Hector the Mighty FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Hector the Mighty, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Hector the Mighty?

Hector the Mighty runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).

When was Hector the Mighty released?

Hector the Mighty was released on January 6, 1972.

Who directed Hector the Mighty?

Hector the Mighty was directed by Enzo G. Castellari.

More films by Enzo G. Castellari

Who is in the cast of Hector the Mighty?

Hector the Mighty stars Vittorio De Sica as Giove, Giancarlo Giannini as Ulisse, il drittone and José Calvo as Lawyer, among 28 credited actors.

Does Hector the Mighty have a post-credit scene?

No. Hector the Mighty has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Hector the Mighty in?

The original language of Hector the Mighty is Italian.

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