Classical World at the Movies - Hercules In NY (1970)
It's Classical World at the Movies again and in this episode we discuss "Hercules In New York," the 1970 movie that marked Arnold Schwarzenegger's screen debut.
Filmed on a shoestring budget, the film centers around the demigod Hercules and his desire to have a good time on earth-- and what better place to do that than "Fun City," New York, New York? Though released in 1970, the film still has a very '60s sensibility. But what of its Classical references? Are they accurate? Join us and find out!
Sean Marlon Newcombe and Dr. Gary Stickel discuss.
Filmed on a shoestring budget, the film centers around the demigod Hercules and his desire to have a good time on earth-- and what better place to do that than "Fun City," New York, New York? Though released in 1970, the film still has a very '60s sensibility. But what of its Classical references? Are they accurate? Join us and find out!
Sean Marlon Newcombe and Dr. Gary Stickel discuss.