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Hercules
Hercules (1983)
, 1h38
Directed by Luigi Cozzi
Origin USA
Genres Science fiction, Fantasy, Action, Adventure
Themes Films based on mythology, Films based on Greco-Roman mythology, Films based on Greco-Roman mythology
Actors Lou Ferrigno, Sybil Danning, Bradford Harris, William Berger, Mirella D'Angelo, Rossana Podestà

The film is a retelling of the story of Hercules (Lou Ferrigno) battling the wizard Minos (William Berger), who uses "science" in an attempt to take over the world. Hercules must stop him and rescue his princess love in the process.
Wonder Woman
Wonder Woman (2009)
, 1h14
Directed by Lauren Montgomery
Origin USA
Genres Science fiction, Fantastic, Fantasy, Action, Adventure, Animation
Themes Feminist films, Films based on mythology, Superhero films, Films based on Greco-Roman mythology, Political films, Super-héros inspiré de comics, Films based on Greco-Roman mythology
Actors Keri Russell, Nathan Fillion, Alfred Molina, Rosario Dawson, Marg Helgenberger, Oliver Platt

Centuries ago, the Amazons, a proud and fierce race of warrior women, led by their Queen, Hippolyta (voiced by Virginia Madsen), battled Ares (voiced by Alfred Molina), the god of war, and his army. During the battle, Hippolyta beheaded her son, Thrax (voiced by Jason Miller), whom Ares forcibly conceived with her, who is fighting for his father. Hippolyta then defeated Ares, but Zeus (voiced by David McCallum) stopped her from delivering the death strike. Instead, Hera (voiced by Marg Helgenberger) bound his powers with magic bracers so that he was deprived of his ability to draw power from the aura of violence and death he could instigate, effectively rendering him mortal, and only another god could release him. In compensation, the Amazons were granted the island of Themyscira, where they would remain eternally youthful and isolated from Man in the course of their duty of holding Ares prisoner for all eternity. Later, Hippolyta was granted a daughter, Princess Diana (voiced by Keri Russell), whom she shaped from the sand of the Themyscirian seashore and gave life with her own blood.
Mighty Aphrodite
Mighty Aphrodite (1995)
, 1h35
Directed by Woody Allen
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Romantic comedy, Romance
Themes Films based on mythology, Films about sexuality, Erotic films, Films about prostitution, Films based on Greco-Roman mythology, Erotic thriller films, Films based on Greco-Roman mythology
Actors Woody Allen, Mira Sorvino, Helena Bonham Carter, Michael Rapaport, F. Murray Abraham, Claire Bloom

The film opens on ancient Greek ruins where a chanting Greek chorus introduces and narrates the story of Lenny Weinrib (Woody Allen). Lenny is a sportswriter in Manhattan, married to ambitious curator Amanda (Helena Bonham Carter). The couple decide to adopt a baby, a boy they name Max. Lenny is awed by their son who, it becomes increasingly clear, is a gifted child.
Hercules
Hercules (1958)
, 1h40
Directed by Pietro Francisci
Origin Italie
Genres Fantasy, Adventure, Peplum
Themes Films about music and musicians, Films based on mythology, Musical films, Films based on Greco-Roman mythology, Dans la Grèce mythologique, Films based on Greco-Roman mythology
Actors Steve Reeves, Sylva Koscina, Gianna Maria Canale, Arturo Dominici, Ivo Garrani, Gabriele Antonini

Après avoir affronté le lion de Némée qui terrorisait la région, Hercule s'embarque avec Jason à la recherche de la Toison d'or pour permettre à ce dernier de reconquérir le trône de Thessalie.
The Delicate Delinquent
The Delicate Delinquent (1957)
, 1h41
Directed by Don McGuire
Origin USA
Genres Comedy
Themes Films based on mythology, Films based on Greco-Roman mythology, Films based on Greco-Roman mythology
Actors Jerry Lewis, Darren McGavin, Martha Hyer, Horace McMahon, Richard Bakalyan, Milton Frome

Sidney L. Pythias (Jerry Lewis), a janitor, is mistaken for a gang member and arrested along with three so-called "juvenile delinquents," Artie, Monk, and Harry.
Helen of Troy
Helen of Troy (1956)
, 1h54
Directed by Robert Wise, Raoul Walsh, Sergio Leone
Origin USA
Genres Drama, War, Action, Adventure, Historical, Peplum, Romance
Themes Films based on mythology, Films based on Greco-Roman mythology, Political films, Dans la Grèce mythologique, Films based on Greco-Roman mythology
Actors Jacques Sernas, Rossana Podestà, Cedric Hardwicke, Stanley Baker, Niall MacGinnis, Robert Douglas

The film retells the story of the Trojan War, albeit with some major changes from the Iliad's storyline: Paris of Troy (Jacques Sernas) sails to Sparta to secure a peace treaty between the two powerful city-states. His ship is forced to return to Troy in a storm after he has been swept overboard on the shore of Sparta. Paris is found by Helen, Queen of Sparta (Rossana Podestà), with whom he falls in love. He goes to the palace where he finds Helen's husband, King Menelaus (Niall MacGinnis), Agamemnon (Robert Douglas), Odysseus (Torin Thatcher), Achilles (Stanley Baker) and many other Greek kings debating whether to go to war with Troy. Menelaus, who is denied by Helen, sees that his wife and Paris are in love and, pretending friendship, plots Paris' death.
Hercules Unchained
Hercules Unchained (1959)
, 1h37
Directed by Mario Bava, Pietro Francisci
Genres Science fiction, Fantasy, Action, Adventure
Themes Films about music and musicians, Films based on mythology, Musical films, Films based on Greco-Roman mythology, Dans la Grèce mythologique, Films based on Greco-Roman mythology
Actors Steve Reeves, Sylvia Lopez, Sylva Koscina, Sergio Fantoni, Gabriele Antonini, Carlo D'Angelo

While travelling, Hercules is asked to intervene in a quarrel between two brothers, Eteocles and Polynices, over who should rule Thebes. Before he can complete this task, Hercules drinks from a magic spring and is hypnotized by a harem girl who dances the "Dance of Shiva", loses his memory and becomes the captive of Queen Omphale of Lydia. The Queen keeps men until she tires of them, then has them made into statues. While young Ulysses tries to help him regain his memory, Hercules' wife, Iole, finds herself in danger from Eteocles, current ruler of Thebes, who plans on throwing her to the wild beasts in his entertainment arena. Hercules slays three tigers in succession and rescues his wife, then assists the Theban army in repelling mercenary attackers hired by Polynices. The two brothers ultimately fight one another for the throne and end up killing each other; the good high priest Creon is elected by acclaim.
Jason and the Argonauts
Jason and the Argonauts (1963)
, 1h45
Directed by Don Chaffey
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Science fiction, Fantastic, Fantasy, Action, Adventure, Peplum
Themes Films about magic and magicians, Seafaring films, Films based on mythology, Poésie, Transport films, Films about dragons, Films based on Greco-Roman mythology, Adaptation d'un poème, Dans la Grèce mythologique, Films based on Greco-Roman mythology
Actors Todd Armstrong, Nancy Kovack, Honor Blackman, Gary Raymond, Laurence Naismith, Nigel Green

Pelias (Douglas Wilmer), misinterpreting the prophecy given to him by the god Zeus (Niall MacGinnis), usurps the throne of Thessaly by killing King Aristo and most of his family. The infant Jason is spirited out by one of Aristo's soldiers. Pelias encounters one of the king's daughters, Briseis (Davinia Taylor), seeking sanctuary in the temple of the goddess Hera (Honor Blackman) and slays her. Because the murder has profaned her temple, the angry Hera becomes Jason's protector. She, disguised as the high Priestess, warns Pelias to beware of a man wearing one sandal.
The Three Stooges Meet Hercules
The Three Stooges Meet Hercules (1962)
, 1h29
Directed by Edward Bernds
Origin USA
Genres Science fiction, Comedy, Fantasy, Action
Themes Films based on mythology, Time travel films, Films based on Greco-Roman mythology, Buddy films, Films based on Greco-Roman mythology
Actors Moe Howard, Larry Fine, Joe DeRita, Vicki Trickett, Quinn K. Redeker, George N. Neise

The Stooges work at Dimsal's Drug Store in Ithaca, New York, where they befriend Schuyler Davis (Quinn Redeker), the owner of the shop next door, who is attempting to build a time machine. With the boys' "help", the machine transports the boys, Schuyler and disaffected girlfriend Diane Quigley (Vicki Trickett) back in time to Ithaca in ancient Greece during the reign of the lecherous King Odius (George N. Neise). The King, after defeating and imprisoning Ulysses because the Stooges are believed to be gods, has a yearning for Diane. Realizing they have disrupted the proper course of history, Schuyler and the boys free Ulysses, after which Odius banishes them to the galleys, where Schuyler builds impressive muscles while constantly rowing.
The Apostle
The Apostle (1917)
, 1h10
Origin Argentine
Genres Comedy, Politic, Animation
Themes Films based on mythology, Films about religion, Films based on Greco-Roman mythology, Political films, Disaster films, Films based on Greco-Roman mythology

Dans cette satire politique, le président argentin Yrigoyen cherche à débarrasser Buenos Aires de l'immoralité et de la corruption à l'aide des foudres de Jupiter. La ville est bientôt en flammes.
Playful Pan
Playful Pan (1930)
, 6minutes
Directed by Burton Gillett
Origin USA
Genres Animation
Themes Films based on mythology, Films based on Greco-Roman mythology, Children's films, Films based on Greco-Roman mythology

Le satyre Pan emmène des poissons, des fleurs et des fruits dans des danses au son de sa syrinx. Un éclair enflamme un arbre et Pan danse autour mais le feu fait fuir les animaux. La musique du dieu fait aussi danser les flammes qui le suivent alors pour se jeter dans l'eau et s'éteindre, permettant aux animaux de revenir.
The Goddess of Spring
The Goddess of Spring (1934)
, 9minutes
Directed by Wilfred Jackson
Origin USA
Genres Musical, Animation
Themes Films based on mythology, Films based on Greco-Roman mythology, Dans la Grèce mythologique, Children's films, Films based on Greco-Roman mythology
Actors Kenny Baker

La Terre et Perséphone vivent dans un lieu d'éternel beauté où règne toujours le printemps, entourées par des animaux et des elfes. Mais Hadès, dieu des enfers, kidnappe Perséphone et l'emmène parmi ses démons. La Terre sans Perséphone sombre dans un hiver glacial. Pour résoudre le problème, la Terre et Hadès se partagent Perséphone la moitié de l'année, créant le cycle des saisons.