Hercules in New York
Hercules in New York

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Hercules in New York

1970
Movie
92 min
English

Hercules is sent from Mount Olympus to modern-day Manhattan, where he takes up professional wrestling before getting mixed up with a gang of mobsters.

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IMDb4.1/10
Director: Arthur Allan SeidelmanGenres: Comedy, Fantasy, Action

Plot Summary

Hercules, the son of Zeus, is banished from Mount Olympus by his father for being too boisterous. He is sent to Earth and lands in New York City. There, he struggles to adjust to modern life and befriends a boxer named Max and a young woman named Helen. Meanwhile, a scheming boxing promoter and a mad scientist plot to use Hercules's strength for their own nefarious purposes.

Critical Reception

Critically panned upon its release, 'Hercules in New York' is widely considered one of the worst films ever made, infamous for its low production values, bizarre dialogue, and the Wooden performance of a young Arnold Schwarzenegger in his debut role. It has since gained a cult following as a 'so bad it's good' movie.

What Reviewers Say

  • Universally criticized for its poor acting, nonsensical plot, and cheap production.

  • Arnold Schwarzenegger's debut is notably unconvincing.

  • A film that has become legendary for its sheer incompetence.

Google audience: Audience reception is overwhelmingly negative, with viewers often highlighting the film's unintentional humor and its status as a bizarre curiosity, particularly for Schwarzenegger fans.

Fun Fact

This film marks the debut of Arnold Schwarzenegger, who was credited as 'Arnold Strong' because producers felt his real surname was too difficult to pronounce.

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Ha! This is hilarious. Arnold Schwarzenegger - going by the name of "Strong" on the titles, is the demigod son of Zeus (Ernest Graves) and he's bored hanging around Olympus keeping out of trouble. Finally his father loses his temper, hurls ...

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