Classical World at the Movies - Hercules In NY (1970)

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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.