Product Details

• Actors: Steve Reeves
• Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Vci Video
• DVD Release Date: June 29, 2004
• Run Time: 202 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 1.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00028G6E4
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #97,483 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

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Product Description
Double Feature containing, "Hercules"(1959) and its sequel, "Hercules Unchained." (1960) In the first feature, the one and only original HERCULES, starring the mightiest of Hercules, Steve Reeves ("Mr. Universe"), is a must for every fan of movie spectacle! This colossal international box-office hit pits the legendary muscle-man against a rampaging Nemean lion, the dreaded Cretan bull, man-killing Amazon women and a ferocious dragon. In its mammoth sequel, "Hercules Unchained," Steve Reeves is back as the intrepid warrior. Robbed of his memory, he is a prisoner of the lovely Queen Lidia and must compete in the Contest of Giants for his freedom. In this adventure, the intrepid warrior winds up fighting three tigers and a giant (played by the late wrestler Primo Carnera), and, in the climactic battle scene, pulling down three huge towers. Bonus Features: Scene Selection Menu|Actor Bios|Poster & Photo Gallery|Trailers. Specs: DVD9; Dolby Digital Mono; 202 minutes; Color; 1.33:1 Aspect Ratio; MPAA - NR; Year - 1959-1960; SRP - $9.99.

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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Steve Reeves deserved better DVD tribute, July 22, 2004

By	Julian Janik (Ontario, Canada) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I got Steve Reeves' Double Feature of HERCULES/HERCULES UNCHAINED DVD last week.
I saw these 2 movies when I was young and it was good to see Steve Reeves again.
HOWEVER!!!!! It is regretful and a disappointment that the DVD was not made in Widescreen Format with improved colour quality and soundtrack. Seemed like half the movie is missing in certain scenes.
Surely! Steve Reeves deserved better.
It looked like the company put the 2 movies on DVD in the quickest and cheapest way without any consideration for the actor.
It made the movies look......Cheapily Done like a B or C rated movie.
Here are items that need improvement.
COLOUR - the movie needs to be digitally enhanced to bring out a more sharper, krispier colour. When I watched the movies you can see tiny, white specks and lines dancing around which showed the DVD was made from films that were worn and fading. Also some scenes were blurred. Not very clear.
AUDIO - The soundtrack could be remastered to make it smoother.

I have other movies like JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH starring James Mason, Pat Boone; JASON and THE ARGONAUTS, MYSTERIOUS ISLAND are just a few that were made back in the sixties. All these and others that I have, have been digitally enhanced in widescreen format with sharper, clearer picture colour and improved soundtrack.
Why can't this company turn around and try some serious restoration to these HERCULES films and have a little more respect to STEVE REEVES - Mr. Hercules himself!!!!??????
I think he would appreciate it more.
Wouldn't we all?

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not widescreen, July 2, 2004

By	C. S. Junker "soul_survivor" (Burien, WA USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

These brawn-and-sandal classics are, unfortunately, presented here in so-called "full" frame, 1.33:1. Since they were shot in a Cinemascope-like format, 2.35:1, more than half the original image is lost. This is not an acceptable way to view an epic. Purchase not recommended.

Eventually someone will release a widescreen version; all the more reason to send the message to labels like this one: No widescreen, no sale!

19 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars DVD Sucks, July 3, 2004

By	Malcolm Granderson (NJ) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Movie not in anamorphic wide screen format. Half the picture is lost. "DO NOT BUY" . Scale of 1-5 rating is zero. Wait for the widescreen version.