Hercules and the Captive Women (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1961, Hercules and the Captive Women is an action, fantasy and adventure film directed by Vittorio Cottafavi, running about 101 minutes. “THE WEIRDEST! THE WILDEST! Half Woman! Half Stone!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Hercules and the Captive Women stars Reg Park as Ercole, Fay Spain as Queen Antinea of Atlantis, Luciano Marin as Illo and Laura Efrikian as Ismene, Antinea's Daughter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Hercules and the Captive Women has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hercules and the Captive Women page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hercules and the Captive Women tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hercules and the Captive Women (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hercules and the Captive Women change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hercules and the Captive Women worth watching?
- Hercules and the Captive Women holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hercules and the Captive Women?
- Hercules and the Captive Women stars Reg Park, Fay Spain, Luciano Marin, Laura Efrikian and Enrico Maria Salerno.
- When was Hercules and the Captive Women released?
- Hercules and the Captive Women was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.