Hercules and the Captive Women (1961)
Description: THE WEIRDEST! THE WILDEST! Half Woman! Half Stone!
King Androcles of Thebes commands a ship in search of a threat to Greece, predicted by an atmospheric oracle. Hercules is part of the crew, but the strongman falls overboard in a thick fog. Washed ashore, he saves a young Ismene from Proteus, an evil, shape-shifting creature. Ismene takes Hercules to Atlantis, where he discovers that her mother, Queen Antinea, has captured Androcles. Hercules schemes to rescue him and thwart Antinea's dream of world conquest.
Director: Vittorio Cottafavi
Producer: vittorio cottafavi
Content Rating:
User Reviews: Mixed to Negative (base on 292 reviews)
Published Date: 2026-04-01 17:02:17
Genre:
Adventure
Fantasy
Action
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james cruze
Weak pacing made it drag in several places.
earl bellamy
Loved the characters and the emotional depth.
yu chi lien
A refreshing take on familiar themes.
wu fei-chie
Predictable storyline with no real surprises.
fritz lang
A heartwarming story that stays with you long after the credits roll.
spencer gordon bennet
Weak pacing made it drag in several places.
michael r lawrence
Some performances felt forced instead of genuine.
joseph kohn
One of the better films I've watched in a while.
marc b ray
A strong, engaging story from start to finish.
cornel wilde
Poor editing made the scenes feel disconnected.
leslie s hiscott
Dialogue felt forced and unnatural.
maurice tourneur
Sharp editing that kept everything flowing smoothly.
roy del ruth
A tedious experience that felt way too long.
alfred santell
A memorable soundtrack that fit perfectly.
piero pierotti
Visually stunning and emotionally gripping. Highly recommended!
bethel buckalew
A satisfying ending that ties everything together.
emilio fernandez
Lack of chemistry between the main actors.
charles vidor
A memorable soundtrack that fit perfectly.
lambert hillyer
A memorable soundtrack that fit perfectly.
john sturges
Predictable storyline with no real surprises.