In this sword and sandal fantasy, Poseidon must battle a gladiator quartet in ancient Rome. If he wins, the son of Hercules will have his life and anything else he wants. Sure enough, he wins and asks that the life of a Christian girl be spared. But the girl refuses her liberty until all of her fellow believers are also released.
Practical Effects
Gloriously fake sets and wobbly arena combat.
Costume
Miniskirts on ancient Romans, no explanation given.
Director
Mario Caiano
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Part of the 1960s 'peplum' boom—Italian studios cranked out dozens of cheap Hercules knockoffs for hungry international markets.
Mark Forest's Maciste was rebranded as 'Son of Hercules' for American release despite zero canonical connection to actual Hercules mythology.
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