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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michael curtiz
The plot was predictable and uninspired.
leslie s hiscott
Dialogue felt forced and unnatural.
robert e pearson
Disappointing and lackluster. Expected much more.
john ford
The dialogue felt natural and well-written.
peter bogdanovich
Poor editing made the scenes feel disconnected.
frank mcdonald
A heartwarming story that stays with you long after the credits roll.
hou cheng
Beautiful cinematography that really elevates the experience.
earl bellamy
Loved the characters and the emotional depth.
roy william neill
A satisfying ending that ties everything together.
carlo campogalliani
Visually stunning and emotionally gripping. Highly recommended!
mitchell leisen
The special effects were subpar and distracting.
maurice elvey
The plot was predictable and uninspired.
james sibley watson
Excellent performances all around.
wallace worsley
Disappointing and lackluster. Expected much more.
anatole litvak
The soundtrack was forgettable and didn't add to the mood.
piero pierotti
Visually stunning and emotionally gripping. Highly recommended!
michael r lawrence
Some performances felt forced instead of genuine.
martin andrews
Beautiful cinematography that really elevates the experience.
scott pembroke
The ending felt rushed and unsatisfying.
joseph h lewis
A memorable soundtrack that fit perfectly.