Hercules and the Conquest of Atlantis
Hercules and the Conquest of Atlantis is a 1961 film directed by Vittorio Cottafavi and starring Reg Park in his film debut as Ercole/Hercules. It was originally released in Super Technirama 70.
Plot
When strange atmospheric events occur in the disunited city states of Ancient Greece, a forum debates what action to take. As there is no agreement, Androcles King of Thebes seeks the assistance of his friend, the legendary Hercules. Hercules, now married to Deianira with a son named Hylas, does not wish to leave the comfort of his family, though Hylas is keen for adventure.
More details
| author | Duccio Tessari Nicolò Ferrari Sandro Continenza Vittorio Cottafavi |
|---|---|
| contentLocation | Atlantis |
| director | Vittorio Cottafavi |
| editor | Maurizio Lucidi |
| events | Atlantis Heracles |
| genre | fantasy |
| keywords | ancient greece ancient thebes battle beg chain deianira dwarf dwarfism former slave fresh water held captive hercules high priest hyla kidnap kill leaving home married mutiny proteus rescue rock sidekick strand superman thebe übermensch uranus |
| musicBy | Armando Trovaioli |
| producer | Achille Piazzi |
| theme | disaster independent |