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The Tyrant of Lydia Against the Son of Hercules

Name: The Tyrant of Lydia Against the Son of Hercules
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Released: 1963-09-04
Cast: Gordon Scott, Ombretta Colli, Gloria Milland, Franco Ukmar, Bruno Ukmar

1963 | 105 min | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for fantasy fans and adventure fans. If you loved Where the Wild Things Are, start here.
The mood: Exciting.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 45 min.
What might put you off: It's in Italian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Made in 1963: an older pace and style.

Italian sword & sandal thrills as the son of Hercules is pitted against an evil king and his wretched followers.

How it earned its rating

CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 2K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Mario Caiano

Gordon ScottGoliath / Gordian
Ombretta ColliPrincess Cori
Gloria MillandZoé
Franco UkmarMacedonian wrestler
Bruno UkmarLibyan rebel
Vladimiro PicciafuochiSoldier
Osiride PevarelloPalace Guard
Nello PazzafiniAmbush leader
Emilio MessinaMacedonian wrestler
Mauro MannatrizioSoldier