Hercules and the Tyrants of Babylon (1964): Cast & Plot
Hercules and the Tyrants of Babylon is a 1964 fantasy adventure film directed by Domenico Paolella, starring Peter Lupus as Hercules, Tullio Altamura and Anna Maria Polani. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Director
- Domenico Paolella
- Original language
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Italian - Studio
- Romana Film
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Hercules and the Tyrants of Babylon About?
The premise of Hercules and the Tyrants of Babylon without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Hercules goes to Babylon to rescue the Queen of the Hellenes and free the people of Babylon from slavery.
Hercules and the Tyrants of Babylon Themes & Keywords
· 18 tags- psychotronic film
- hercules character
- camp
- campy
- beefcake
- villainess
- evil
- oily skin
- bare chested male
- feats of strength
- greco roman wrestling
- israeli martial arts
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- krav maga
- murder
- hero for hire
- one against many
- secret passageway
- babylon babylonia
Hercules and the Tyrants of Babylon Cast & Characters
Peter Lupus leads the cast as Hercules, with Tullio Altamura as Assur, King of Babylon and Anna Maria Polani as Esperia, Queen of the Hellenes. Directed by Domenico Paolella; 28 actors are credited in all.
- Director Domenico Paolella
- Peter Lupus as Hercules
- Tullio Altamura as Assur, King of Babylon
- Anna Maria Polani as Esperia, Queen of the Hellenes
- Helga Liné as Taneal / Tanit
Also Starring in Hercules and the Tyrants of Babylon
· 24 more- Mario Petri Phaleg / Malik - King of Assyria
- Livio Lorenzon Salmanassar, Brother of Assur
- Sal Borgese Wrestler with Club #2
- Andrea Scotti Young Shepherd
- Pietro Torrisi Wrestler with Club #1
- Piero Lulli Thor
- Franco Balducci Mobsab / Behar - Tanit's Escort
- Pietro Ceccarelli Wrestler with Club #3
- Emilio Messina Wrestler #1
- Arturo Dominici Kaichev
- Gianni Baghino Prison Guard (uncredited)
- Daniele Vargas
- Jeff Cameron Soldier
- Gilberto Galimberti
- Amerigo Santarelli Wrestler #2
- Aldo Canti Liberated Slave (uncredited)
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- Mirko Valentin Behar / Glaucone, Assyrian Commander
- Angela Palmieri Prisoner (uncredited)
- Diego Michelotti Christophisis - Hellenes' Messenger
- Diego Pozzetto Bomar - Babylonian Commander
- Eugenio Bottari Assur's Escort
- Rosy De Leo Gita, Tanit's Lady-in-waiting
- Giuliano Dell'Ovo
- Adriano Vitale
More from Domenico Paolella
More films directed by Domenico Paolella: Gardenia, Stunt Squad, Story of a Cloistered Nun and The Nun and the Devil.
Hercules and the Tyrants of Babylon Plot Summary
What happens in Hercules and the Tyrants of Babylon from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Asparia, Queen of the Hellenes, is captured by the Babylonians but manages to hide her identity and live as a slave in Babylon. A rumor of a legendary man who can defeat any army spreads through the slave quarters, giving hope that a rescue might come. A message from Asparia reaches Hercules, and he heads toward Babylon determined to free her.
In Babylon, the city’s three rulers—beautiful Taneal, the warlike Salman Osar, and the more conservative Azzur—receive a visitor, King Phaleg of Assyria, who arrives laden with gifts and promises of untold riches in exchange for all of Babylon’s slaves. The siblings grow wary, fearing Phaleg’s real aim is to raise a mighty army from the enslaved population to threaten their rule.
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Who is the queen of the Hellenes that is captured and concealed her identity in Babylon?
Hercules and the Tyrants of Babylon Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “Golia alla conquista di Bagdad” and “Hercules against the Tyrants of Babylon”.
- Also known as
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- Golia alla conquista di Bagdad
- Hercules against the Tyrants of Babylon
- Herkules gegen die Tyrannen von Babylon
- Hércules y los tiranos de Babilonia
- Hercule contre les tyrans de Babylone
- Herkules proti babylonským tyranům
- Herkules konta tyrani Babilonii
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Hercules and the Tyrants of Babylon FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Hercules and the Tyrants of Babylon, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Hercules and the Tyrants of Babylon?
Hercules and the Tyrants of Babylon runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was Hercules and the Tyrants of Babylon released?
Hercules and the Tyrants of Babylon was released on December 25, 1964.
Who directed Hercules and the Tyrants of Babylon?
Hercules and the Tyrants of Babylon was directed by Domenico Paolella.
More films by Domenico Paolella Who is in the cast of Hercules and the Tyrants of Babylon?
Hercules and the Tyrants of Babylon stars Peter Lupus as Hercules, Tullio Altamura as Assur, King of Babylon and Anna Maria Polani as Esperia, Queen of the Hellenes, among 28 credited actors.
Does Hercules and the Tyrants of Babylon have a post-credit scene?
No. Hercules and the Tyrants of Babylon has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Hercules and the Tyrants of Babylon in?
The original language of Hercules and the Tyrants of Babylon is Italian.
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