Hercules Unchained
1959, Italian. Directed by Pietro Francisci.
En route to Thebes for an important diplomatic mission, Hercules drinks from a magic spring and loses his memory. He spends most of the movie in the pleasure gardens of Queen Omphale of Lydia. While young Ulysses tries to help him regain his memory, political tensions escalate in Thebes, and Hercules' new wife Iole finds herself in mortal danger.
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
- NR
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Hercules Unchained is streaming on Artiflix in India.
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Cast & crew
- Pietro FrancisciDirector
- Steve ReevesErcole (Hercules)
- Sylva KoscinaIole, bride of Ercole
- Sylvia LopezQueen Onfale, of Lidia
- Gabriele AntoniniUlisse, son of Laertes
- Primo CarneraAnteo, the giant
- Patrizia Della RoverePenelope
- Sergio FantoniEteocle
- Fulvia FrancoAnticlea
- Carlo D'AngeloCreonte, High Priest of Thebes
- Marisa ValentiBlond Slave Girl
- Mimmo PalmaraPolinice
- Elda TattoliAltmea - Mother of Ulisses' Girlfriend
Details
- Released
- 14 February 1959
- Original title
- Ercole e la regina di Lidia
- Country
- France, Italy, Spain
- Written by
- Pietro Francisci, Ennio De Concini
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What Hercules Unchained is based on
Hercules Unchained is based on Oedipus at Colonus, a dramatic work by Sophocles and Seven against Thebes, a dramatic work by Aeschylus.
Dramatic work
Oedipus at Colonus
By Sophocles
Dramatic work
Seven against Thebes
By Aeschylus
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Hercules Unchained: quick answers
Is Hercules Unchained worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.0/10 from 58 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Hercules Unchained?
Hercules Unchained runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Does Hercules Unchained have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Hercules Unchained. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Hercules Unchained parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Hercules Unchained is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Hercules Unchained on?
Hercules Unchained is streaming on Artiflix in India. (Checked 2 November 2026.)
What movies are like Hercules Unchained?
If you liked Hercules Unchained, try Hercules and the Lost Kingdom, The Sorcerer's Apprentice, Mythica: A Quest for Heroes.
Who directed Hercules Unchained?
Hercules Unchained (1959) was directed by Pietro Francisci and stars Steve Reeves, Sylva Koscina, Sylvia Lopez.
What is Hercules Unchained based on?
Hercules Unchained is based on Oedipus at Colonus, a dramatic work by Sophocles and Seven against Thebes, a dramatic work by Aeschylus.