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(1964 Film)
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Cast:
Mark Forest as Maciste [character called "Hercules" in American version]
Jose Greci as Armina, lover of Hercules
Roldano Lupi as Genghis Khan
Ken Clarke as Kubilai, Khan's top warrior
Gloria Milland as Arias, mysterious aide to Hercules and Armina
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Hercules Against the Barbarians (1964): Although not an official Hercules movie, this was translated very well into a Hercules movie. This was actually made as a "Maciste" film in Italy, and dubbed as "Hercules" internationally. Maciste is really just an Italian rip-off of the Hercules legend, so this works both ways. Usually in Maciste films, the hero is inexplicably put into different places and time periods to fight villainy. In this story, Maciste (called Hercules in this movie) is in Poland and the surrounding area during the time of Genghis Khan.
One question that concerns everyone in this movie is if this is the "real" Hercules, or someone who has taken his name. It cannot be denied that he has superhuman strength. The moviemakers, and the movie's characters, do not ignore the fact that Hercules is thrust centuries ahead in time. Is this Hercules the true Hercules from ancient myth? Or is he a descendant? If he is the real Hercules, can he be killed? It is a secret this Hercules safely guards.
Hercules love interest in this movie is the beautiful redheaded Armina. It is discovered that she is the long-deposed Queen of Poland. Armina is kidnapped by Genghis Khan and his forces. Khan plans to marry off Armina to his son so that he may dominate Poland once and for all. Can Hercules save his love and restore Armina to her rightful throne?
Roldano Lupi plays a good Genghis Khan, but he still looks too white. They should have "Asianed" him up some more. This film really does have an interesting cast of characters. Ken Clarke plays Kubilai, Khan's top warrior who has an intense hatred for Hercules and a massive ego. Gloria Milland plays the beautiful brunette Arias who has a mysterious agenda. She seems to ally herself with the good guys and the bad guys. Is she truly good, or is she luring Hercules and friends into a trap? Perez the circus performer, who becomes Hercules' sidekick in a way, is another likable character.
Alternate Titles For This Film:
Maciste in Genghis Khan's Hell [Italian title, translated to English]
Maciste nell'inferno di Gengis Khan [Italy, actual title]
Fun Facts:
Photos:
Mark Forest as Maciste [character called "Hercules" in American version]
Jose Greci as Armina, lover of Hercules
Roldano Lupi as Genghis Khan
Ken Clarke as Kubilai, Khan's top warrior
Gloria Milland as Arias, mysterious aide to Hercules and Armina
CONTACT ME if you can help with the cast information above.
Hercules Against the Barbarians (1964): Although not an official Hercules movie, this was translated very well into a Hercules movie. This was actually made as a "Maciste" film in Italy, and dubbed as "Hercules" internationally. Maciste is really just an Italian rip-off of the Hercules legend, so this works both ways. Usually in Maciste films, the hero is inexplicably put into different places and time periods to fight villainy. In this story, Maciste (called Hercules in this movie) is in Poland and the surrounding area during the time of Genghis Khan.
One question that concerns everyone in this movie is if this is the "real" Hercules, or someone who has taken his name. It cannot be denied that he has superhuman strength. The moviemakers, and the movie's characters, do not ignore the fact that Hercules is thrust centuries ahead in time. Is this Hercules the true Hercules from ancient myth? Or is he a descendant? If he is the real Hercules, can he be killed? It is a secret this Hercules safely guards.
Hercules love interest in this movie is the beautiful redheaded Armina. It is discovered that she is the long-deposed Queen of Poland. Armina is kidnapped by Genghis Khan and his forces. Khan plans to marry off Armina to his son so that he may dominate Poland once and for all. Can Hercules save his love and restore Armina to her rightful throne?
Roldano Lupi plays a good Genghis Khan, but he still looks too white. They should have "Asianed" him up some more. This film really does have an interesting cast of characters. Ken Clarke plays Kubilai, Khan's top warrior who has an intense hatred for Hercules and a massive ego. Gloria Milland plays the beautiful brunette Arias who has a mysterious agenda. She seems to ally herself with the good guys and the bad guys. Is she truly good, or is she luring Hercules and friends into a trap? Perez the circus performer, who becomes Hercules' sidekick in a way, is another likable character.
Alternate Titles For This Film:
Maciste in Genghis Khan's Hell [Italian title, translated to English]
Maciste nell'inferno di Gengis Khan [Italy, actual title]
Fun Facts:
Photos: