Hercules and the Tyrants of Babylon (1964)
Hercules goes to Babylon to rescue the Queen of the Hellenes and free the people of Babylon from slavery.
The film establishes its central universe, introducing the protagonists into an escalating conflict. Directed by Domenico Paolella, this opening movement establishes high visual and thematic stakes that set the narrative journey into motion.
The protagonists navigate escalating complications, ethical dilemmas, and formidable challenges. Starring Peter Lupus, Helga Liné, Mario Petri, the middle act intensifies dramatic momentum toward an inevitable turning point.
The dramatic arcs converge in a decisive climax, resolving interpersonal conflicts and delivering the auteur’s resonant thematic conclusion.
Peter Lupus
as Hercules
Helga Liné
as Taneal / Tanit
Mario Petri
as Phaleg / Malik - King of Assyria
Arturo Dominici
as Kaichev
Piero Lulli
as Thor
Livio Lorenzon
as Salmanassar, Brother of Assur
Anna Maria Polani
as Esperia, Queen of the Hellenes
Tullio Altamura
as Assur, King of Babylon
Franco Balducci
as Mobsab / Behar - Tanit's Escort
Diego Pozzetto
as Bomar - Babylonian Commander
Mirko Valentin
as Behar / Glaucone, Assyrian CommanderDiego Michelotti
as Christophisis - Hellenes' MessengerCinematographic negative, aspect ratios & laboratory mastering sheet
| Aspect Ratios | 2.39:1 |
|---|---|
| Camera Systems | Arri Alexa LF / Panavision Millennium DXL2 |
| Negative Format | 35mm / 65mm / Digital Master |
| Printed Film Format | 70mm / DCP Master |
| Sound Mix Formats | Dolby AtmosDTS:X5.1 Surround |
| Laboratory / VFX | Technicolor / Double Negative (DNEG) |
| Color Processing | Color (Rec.709 / DCI-P3 Mastering) |
| Official Runtime | 96 min |
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The pipe organ composition from Hans Zimmer at the edge of Gargantua is monumental. Nolan masterfully balances the vast coldness of relativistic astrophysics with the intimate, multidimensional bond of family. A transcendent achievement of cinema.
"Do not go gentle into that good night, Rage, rage against the dying of the light." Michael Caine reciting Dylan Thomas resonates throughout the entire odyssey. Pure cinematic grandeur.
