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Hercules and the Princess of Troy
Hercules and the Princess of Troy (1965)
, 47minutes
Directed by Albert Band
Origin Italie
Genres Fantasy, Adventure
Themes Films based on mythology, Films based on Greco-Roman mythology, Films based on Greco-Roman mythology
Actors Gordon Scott, Diana Hyland, Paul Stevens, Gordon Mitchell, Roger Browne, Static Major

The film opens with the statement that the people of Troy must once a month sacrifice a maiden lest a sea monster destroy their city. Because of this, some families flee Troy only to be captured by pirates. Hercules (Gordon Scott), aboard the Olympia, comes across one of these ships and frees the Trojans aboard. Going to Troy, Hercules is given use of two horses that cannot be wounded by arrows. He then learns from Ortag (Roger Browne) the monster's weakness: its armor doesn't cover its belly.
Goliath and the Dragon
Goliath and the Dragon (1960)
, 1h27
Directed by Vittorio Cottafavi
Origin Italie
Genres Science fiction, Fantasy, Action, Adventure, Horror, Peplum
Themes Films about magic and magicians, Films based on mythology, Films based on Greco-Roman mythology, Dans la Grèce mythologique, Films based on Greco-Roman mythology
Actors Broderick Crawford, Leonora Ruffo, Wandisa Guida, Giancarlo Sbragia, Philippe Hersent, Carla Calò

The film begins with Hercules/Goliath/Emilius entering the underworld and defeating several monsters including Cerberus to retrieve the Blood Diamond of the Goddess of Vengeance. It is later revealed that King Eurystheus has sent Hercules/Goliath on this task to ensure his death to gain allies who after Hercules' death will join the King in an attack on Thebes. The episode is loosely based on the twelfth of the Labours of Hercules.
Dionysus in '69
Dionysus in '69 (1970)
, 1h25
Directed by Brian De Palma, Bruce Joel Rubin
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Documentary
Themes Films based on mythology, Théâtre, Documentary films about the visual arts, Films based on Greco-Roman mythology, Films based on plays, Films based on Greco-Roman mythology
Actors William Finley

Le film est une captation d'une représentation des Bacchantes d'Euripide par la troupe théâtrale Performance Group, mise en scène par Richard Schechner. L'écran est divisé en deux par le système de l'écran divisé, montrant d'un côté la scène, de l'autre le public qui assiste à la représentation.
The Giants of Thessaly
The Giants of Thessaly (1960)
, 1h35
Directed by Riccardo Freda
Origin Italie
Genres Adventure, Peplum
Themes Films based on mythology, Films based on Greco-Roman mythology, Dans la Grèce mythologique, Films based on Greco-Roman mythology
Actors Massimo Girotti, Roland Carey, Alberto Farnese, Alfredo Varelli, Alberto Sorrentino, Cathia Caro

Roi de Thessalie, Jason part à la recherche de la toison d'or. Après avoir affronté une tempête, le navire des Argonautes accoste sur une petite île gardée par un monstre sanguinaire. Pendant ce temps, tout le monde convoite le trône de Thessalie ...
Messalina Against the Son of Hercules
Messalina Against the Son of Hercules (1964)
, 1h38
Directed by Umberto Lenzi
Origin Italie
Genres Drama, Adventure, Peplum
Themes Films based on mythology, Sports films, Films based on Greco-Roman mythology, Films based on Greco-Roman mythology
Actors Richard Harrison, Lisa Gastoni, Marilù Tolo, Philippe Hersent, Livio Lorenzon, Jean Claudio

Ambitieuse, Messaline ne souhaite qu'une seule chose : le pouvoir. Pour arriver à ses fins, elle demande de l'aide à Hercule, un esclave doté d'une très grande force, mais celui-ci refuse. De ce fait, Messaline fait emprisonner Ena, la fiancée d'Hercule, pour obliger l'homme à accepter la proposition…
Ulysses Against the Son of Hercules
Ulysses Against the Son of Hercules (1962)
, 1h45
Directed by Mario Caiano, Gérard Ducaux-Rupp
Origin Italie
Genres Fantasy, Adventure, Peplum
Themes Films based on mythology, Films based on Greco-Roman mythology, Dans la Grèce mythologique, Films based on Greco-Roman mythology
Actors Georges Marchal, Alessandra Panaro, Dominique Boschero, Gabriele Tinti, Mike Lane, Raffaella Carrà

En découvrant l'audace d'Ulysse, les dieux sont mécontents. Ils décident d'envoyer Hercule pour tenter de le faire revenir à la raison. Les deux hommes deviennent amis et vivent mille dangers, particulièrement pour sauver Hélène, la fiancée d'Hercule, qui a été enlevée par Adraste, son prétendant...
Hercules Against Rome
Hercules Against Rome (1964)

Genres Fantasy, Adventure
Themes Films based on mythology, Films based on Greco-Roman mythology, Films based on Greco-Roman mythology
Actors Wandisa Guida, Alan Steel, Livio Lorenzon, Dina De Santis, Carlo Tamberlani, Tullio Altamura

Hercules comes from Greece to Ravenna, Italy, because a friend from childhood days has sent for him: Hercules should help the Roman Emperor who is in danger because of an intrigue lead by the leader of the pretorian guards.
Giants of Rome
Giants of Rome (1964)
, 1h35
Directed by Antonio Margheriti
Origin Italie
Genres Drama, Action, Adventure, Peplum
Themes French war films, Films based on mythology, Films based on Greco-Roman mythology, Political films, Films based on Greco-Roman mythology
Actors Richard Harrison, Ettore Manni, Wandisa Guida, Philippe Hersent, Renato Baldini, Claudio Scarchilli

In 52 B.C. Julius Caesar is planning to conquer Vercingetorix and Gaul. Prior to the invasion Caesar orders the four "bravest and strongest soldiers in the army" to be sent on an undercover reconnaissance and raiding mission to locate and destroy an unknown but feared secret weapon of the Druids in three days time as Caesar will attack on the dawn of the fourth day.
The Minotaur, the Wild Beast of Crete
The Minotaur, the Wild Beast of Crete (1960)
, 1h32
Directed by Silvio Amadio, Alberto De Martino
Origin Italie
Genres Fantasy, Adventure
Themes Seafaring films, Films based on mythology, Transport films, Films based on Greco-Roman mythology, Dans la Grèce mythologique, Films based on Greco-Roman mythology
Actors Rosanna Schiaffino, Alberto Lupo, Rik Battaglia, Carlo Tamberlani, Nico Pepe, Nerio Bernardi

The island of Crete lives in fear of the Minotaur, a dreadful beast trapped inside a labyrinth under the royal palace. The monster is venerated as a god, and to appease it, the Cretians regularly sacrifice a maiden to it.
Hercules, Samson & Ulysses
Hercules, Samson & Ulysses (1963)
, 1h33
Directed by Pietro Francisci
Origin Italie
Genres Adventure, Peplum
Themes Films based on mythology, Films based on Greco-Roman mythology, Films based on Greco-Roman mythology
Actors Liana Orfei, Enzo Cerusico, Aldo Giuffrè, Pietro Tordi, Gian Paolo Rosmino, Nando Angelini

Les pêcheurs d'Ithaque sont terrorisés par un monstre marin. Ils font appel au roi Laerte, qui envoie Hercule et Ulysse. Mais leur bateau fait naufrage après une lutte avec le monstre ...
The Conqueror of Atlantis
The Conqueror of Atlantis (1965)

Directed by Alfonso Brescia
Origin Italie
Genres Fantasy, Action, Adventure, Peplum
Themes Seafaring films, Films based on mythology, Transport films, Films based on Greco-Roman mythology, Dans la Grèce mythologique, Films set in Atlantis, Films based on Greco-Roman mythology
Actors Hélène Chanel, Piero Lulli

After a ship wreckage Hercules finds himself on an unknown coast. He is found by princess Virna which takes care of the wounded Hercules. After a nightly assault Virna disappeared. Hercules starts to search her and finally finds her in Atlantis where Virna had been selected to become the new heires after the current Queen Ming. Hercules gets captured by Ming's amazon guard.
Samson
Samson (1961)
, 1h40
Directed by Gianfranco Parolini
Origin France
Genres Fantasy, Adventure, Peplum
Themes Films based on mythology, Films based on Greco-Roman mythology, Dans la Grèce mythologique, Films based on Greco-Roman mythology
Actors Bradford Harris, Serge Gainsbourg, Alan Steel, Luisella Boni, Mara Berni, Carlo Tamberlani

The treacherous court counselor Warkalla takes possession of the throne of Sulan and of the goods of Queen Mila, replacing her with the beautiful but insignificant Romilda. Samson joins Mila and the rebels to regain the kingdom of Sulan and to hunt Romilda and Warkalla.