Hercules in New York (1970)

3.3G89 minDirector: Arthur Allan Seidelman

1970 film by Arthur Allan Seidelman

Hercules in New York is a 1970 American fantasy action comedy film directed by Arthur Allan Seidelman and written by Aubrey Wisberg. It was released on home video under the title "Hercules Goes Bananas". It stars Arnold Schwarzenegger in his acting debut as the eponymous divine hero, who engages in escapades after traveling to New York City. Produced independently by Wisberg on a budget of $300,000 (equivalent to $1.86 million in 2024), the film was shot entirely on location.

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What is Hercules in New York about?
Hercules in New York (1970) — After many centuries, Hercules gets bored living in Olympus (the home of the great Greek gods) and decides to move to... New York. But obviously, it is not easy for a man who lived in ancient Greece to get used to modern life. So, things get a little tricky, especially when Zeus
Is Hercules in New York based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Hercules in New York scary?
Content rating: G. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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