The Loves of Hercules (1960): Cast & Plot
The Loves of Hercules is a 1960 adventure fantasy film directed by Carlo Ludovico Bragaglia, starring Mickey Hargitay as Hercules, Massimo Serato and Cesare Fantoni. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 38m (98 min)
- Director
- Carlo Ludovico Bragaglia
- Original language
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Italian - Studio
- Grandi Schermi Italiani
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Loves of Hercules About?
The premise of The Loves of Hercules without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Hercules vows to avenge his wife's murder by Eurito, king of Ecalia, only to discover the killing is part of a scheming courtier's plot. Amid the intrigue, he falls for Deyanira, who ultimately becomes a benevolent queen.
The Loves of Hercules Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- hydra
- buxom
- greece
- greek mythology
- big breasts
- breasts
- breast
- hercules character
- psychotronic film
- kaiju
- camp
- man tied up
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- whipping
- campy
- villainess
- death
- love
- revenge
- monster
- betrayal
- priest
- mob violence
- oracle
- acid
- strangulation
- three headed monster
- death of title character
- living forest
- killer tree
- witch
- transformation
- decapitation
- ape man
- sword
- ancient greece
- greek
- beefcake
- ancient times
- rescue
- sword and fantasy
- sword and sandal
- kiss
- tough guy
- greco roman wrestling
- love interest
- wrestling
- damsel in distress
- warrior
- strongman
- adventure hero
The Loves of Hercules Cast & Characters
Mickey Hargitay leads the cast as Hercules, with Massimo Serato as Licos and Cesare Fantoni as Eurysteus. Directed by Carlo Ludovico Bragaglia; 19 actors are credited in all.
- Director Carlo Ludovico Bragaglia
- Mickey Hargitay as Hercules
- Massimo Serato as Licos
- Cesare Fantoni as Eurysteus
- Jayne Mansfield as Queen Deianira / Hippolyta
Also Starring in The Loves of Hercules
· 15 more- Andrea Aureli Philoctetes
- Tina Gloriani Hippolyta
- Moira Orfei Némée
- Andrea Scotti Timanthes
- Arturo Bragaglia Iolaus
- Giulio Donnini High Priest
- Rossella Como Aleia
- Olga Solbelli Maga - The Witch
- Lidia Alfonsi Megara
- René Dary Il generale
- Antonio Gradoli
- Giovanna Galletti
- Gil Vidal Achilles
- Barbara Florian
- Gianni Loti
The Loves of Hercules Plot Summary
What happens in The Loves of Hercules from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Hercules, Mickey Hargitay, is away when his village is ransacked and his wife is killed by the army of Ecalia, a land led by King Eurysteus. The court’s chief minister, Licos, Massimo Serato, spots a golden opportunity to seize the throne. He murders the king, disguising the act as a death in battle to shield Ecalia from the consequences of rebellion should Hercules return for justice. An oracle foretells trouble, and Hercules learns of the treachery from a survivor, setting him on a path of vengeance. The mood is tense as the new ruler’s grip tightens, and the shadows of political plotting loom over every decision.
Full summary
The whole story of The Loves of Hercules, scene by scene
The Loves of Hercules Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Loves of Hercules.
How Well Do You Know The Loves of Hercules?
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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Which actor portrays the mighty hero Hercules?
The Loves of Hercules Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “Hercules vs. the Hydra” and “Los amores de Hércules”.
- Also known as
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- Hercules vs. the Hydra
- Los amores de Hércules
- Подвиги Геракла Яд гидры
- Die Liebesnächte des Herkules
- Les Amours d'Hercule
- Las aventuras de Hércules
- Любовные подвиги Геракла
- Iubirile lui Hercule
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The Loves of Hercules FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Loves of Hercules, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Loves of Hercules?
The Loves of Hercules runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
When was The Loves of Hercules released?
The Loves of Hercules was released on August 19, 1960.
Who directed The Loves of Hercules?
The Loves of Hercules was directed by Carlo Ludovico Bragaglia.
More films by Carlo Ludovico Bragaglia Who is in the cast of The Loves of Hercules?
The Loves of Hercules stars Mickey Hargitay as Hercules, Massimo Serato as Licos and Cesare Fantoni as Eurysteus, among 19 credited actors.
Does The Loves of Hercules have a post-credit scene?
No. The Loves of Hercules has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Loves of Hercules in?
The original language of The Loves of Hercules is Italian.
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