Hercules in New York (1970) on Netflix
G19701h 32mAdventureFamilyFantasy
Bored with life on Olympus, Hercules asks Zeus to let him vacation on Earth. A lightning bolt accident drops him in New York City, and a pretzel seller called Pretzie befriends him.
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Plot summary
Hercules finds existence on Olympus dull and wants a leave of absence on Earth, but Zeus turns him down. A mishap involving a lightning bolt hurls him down to New York City, where his strength draws attention and his ignorance of the place creates confusion. He teams up with a pretzel vendor called Pretzie, and Helen Camden, a college professor's daughter, helps him get his bearings. His physique earns him a place in professional wrestling, which brings him near a gang of mobsters. Hercules grows fond of his new life and wishes to remain; Zeus looks on from Olympus, displeased with his conduct.
Cast
- Deborah Loomisas Helen Camden
- Ernest Gravesas Zeus
- Tanny McDonaldas Juno
- Harold Bursteinas Rod Nelson (as Howard Burstein)
- Michael Liptonas Pluto
- Jan Adams
Did you know?!Facts and trivia about Hercules in New York (1970)
Can contain spoilers, watch the movie first.
- Arnold Schwarzenegger made his acting debut in the film at 22, auditioning at the urging of bodybuilder Reg Park, who had starred in Italian Hercules films; his agent told the filmmakers he had years of "stage" experience when he had only appeared on bodybuilding stages.
- Schwarzenegger's thick Austrian accent meant all his lines in the film were dubbed by an uncredited voice actor, though a later Trimark DVD included an "Original English Dialogue" track with his own voice.
- The low-budget film was shot entirely in real New York City locations, and several scenes, including an elaborate chariot chase, were filmed without permits.
- In 2006, rightsholder Premiere Pictures auctioned off the rights to Hercules in New York on eBay with a minimum bid of $550,000, as reported by the San Francisco Chronicle.
