Hercules and the Princess of Troy (1965): Cast & Plot
Hercules and the Princess of Troy is a 1965 adventure film directed by Albert Band, starring Gordon Scott as Hercules, Diana Hyland and Roger Browne. It runs 47 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 47 min
- Director
- Albert Band
- Genre
- Adventure
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Hercules and the Princess of Troy About?
The premise of Hercules and the Princess of Troy without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Hercules (Gordon Scott) embarks on a daring quest to protect Troy from a terrifying sea monster that threatens to devour the city. At the same time, the citizens face a more insidious danger—a slick, power‑hungry politician who will stop at nothing to seize the throne. Hercules must battle both the monstrous beast and the corrupt schemer to save Troy.
Hercules and the Princess of Troy Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- troy
- virgin sacrifice
- mythology
- ancient greece
- greece
- camp
- campy
- ulysses character
- monster
- sea
- sea monster
- hercules
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- battle
- hero
- princess
- unsold tv series pilot
- greek mythology
- bare chested male
- beefcake
- impalement
- human sacrifice
- greco roman wrestling
- opening action scene
- mixed martial arts
- adventure hero
- shield
- crushed to death
- adventurer
- beach
- ambush
- combat
- duel
- showdown
- tough guy
- martial arts
- wrestler
- boxer
- brawl
- boxing match
- wrestling
- fistfight
- action hero
- legendary hero
- sea battle
- swordsman
- sword fight
- pirate
- white horse
- trapped in a hole
- sword
Hercules and the Princess of Troy Cast & Characters
Gordon Scott leads the cast as Hercules, with Diana Hyland as Princess Diana and Roger Browne as Ortag. Directed by Albert Band; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director Albert Band
- Gordon Scott as Hercules
- Diana Hyland as Princess Diana
- Roger Browne as Ortag
- Mario Novelli as Botus
Also Starring in Hercules and the Princess of Troy
· 8 more- Mart Hulswit Ulysses
- Paul Stevens Diogenes
- Steve Garrett Petra
- Gordon Mitchell Pirate Captain
- Jacques Stany Argus
- George Ardisson Leander
- Everett Sloane Narrator (voice)
- Dan Christian Boatswain
More from Albert Band
More films directed by Albert Band: Prehysteria! 2, Prehysteria!, Doctor Mordrid and She Came To The Valley.
Hercules and the Princess of Troy Plot Summary
What happens in Hercules and the Princess of Troy from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The opening of the film sets a stark rule in Troy: every month the city must sacrifice a maiden to appease a fearsome sea monster that threatens their walls. As fear and desperation spread, some families try to flee, only to be seized by pirates and hauled into a harsher fate. Into this peril steps Hercules Gordon Scott, aboard the warship Olympia, who spots a chance to intervene when he encounters one of the pirate ships carrying Trojan captives. He fights his way through the danger, frees the frightened Trojans aboard, and then sails back toward Troy with them.
Full summary
The whole story of Hercules and the Princess of Troy, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Hercules and the Princess of Troy?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Movies Like Hercules and the Princess of Troy
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Hercules and the Princess of Troy FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Hercules and the Princess of Troy, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Hercules and the Princess of Troy?
Hercules and the Princess of Troy runs 47 minutes.
When was Hercules and the Princess of Troy released?
Hercules and the Princess of Troy was released on March 8, 1965.
Who directed Hercules and the Princess of Troy?
Hercules and the Princess of Troy was directed by Albert Band.
More films by Albert Band Who is in the cast of Hercules and the Princess of Troy?
Hercules and the Princess of Troy stars Gordon Scott as Hercules, Diana Hyland as Princess Diana and Roger Browne as Ortag, among 12 credited actors.
Does Hercules and the Princess of Troy have a post-credit scene?
No. Hercules and the Princess of Troy has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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