Hercules in New York

Hercules in New York (1970)

Timing: 1:32 (92 min)

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Actors and characters

Release date

1970-02-23

Country

United States

Production

RAF Industries

Genre

Comedy, Adventure, Fantasy

Budget

$300 000

Revenue

$0

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Director

Arthur Allan Seidelman

Actors

Arnold Schwarzenegger, Deborah Loomis, Taina Elg, James Karen, Arnold Stang, Rudy Bond, Ernest Graves, Tanny McDonald, Merwin Goldsmith, Richard Herd
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Scenario

Producer

Aubrey Wisberg

Operator

Leo Lebowitz

Composer

John Balamos

Artist

Audition

Editing

Donald P. Finamore
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• In the film, Arnold uses a pseudonym: instead of the surname “Schwarzenegger,” he used the surname “Strong” (Strong), as the producers considered his real surname too difficult.
• The names featured in the film, “Zeus,” “Nemesis,” and “Atlas” are of ancient Greek origin, while “Hercules,” “Pluto,” “Mercury,” and “Juno” are of ancient Roman origin (their Greek counterparts being “Heracles,” “Hades,” “Hermes,” and “Hera”).
• Initially, Schwarzenegger's character was dubbed over due to his strong Austrian accent. Later, when the actor achieved great popularity, the original audio track was released.
• Arnold Schwarzenegger himself considers this film so terrible that he even suggested to US federal agencies that it be used to torture criminals.
• Arnold Schwarzenegger's first role in a film.
• During the organization of the film's production, Joe Weider, the renowned “Champions” trainer, recommended a young Arnold Schwarzenegger to the filmmakers. When asked if he had any acting experience, Joe misled them, saying that Arnold had brilliantly played Hamlet in London. This is how Schwarzenegger landed his first role in a film.
• During the organization of the film's production, Joe Weider, known to all as the “Champions” trainer, recommended young Arnold Schwarzenegger to the filmmakers. When asked if he had any acting experience, Joe misled them, telling them that Arnold had brilliantly played Hamlet in London. This is how Schwarzenegger got his first role in a movie.