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Hercules of the Desert
8.0 / 10• 1964• 1h 30m•NR• Italian
AdventureFantasy
Storyline
A fabulous land of green pastures is protected from invasion by the mysterious Valley of the Thundering Echo. Queen Farida draws together the desert tribes to conquer the land, even though a prophecy has promised the land to the Gameli tribe. The Gameli journey to the Silver Temple, where the High Priest summons the legendary Maciste from the mountain rock to defeat their enemies and guide them to their promised land.
Cast & Crew
Kirk Morris
Maciste
Lead
Hélène Chanel
Farida
Alberto Farnese
Masura
Špela Rozin
Selina
Furio Meniconi
Manatha
Rosalba Neri
Ramhis
GA
Geneviève Audry
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Nando Tamberlani
Manata il saggio
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Tanio Boccia's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Hercules of the Desert is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
