The Conquest of Mycenae

The Conquest of Mycenae

1963 · 102 min · ★ 4.0 · Drama, Adventure

Gordon Scott plays Glaucus, the prince of Tiryns, a powerful warrior who goes undercover in Mycenae to infiltrate the evil cult of Moloch, which is exacting tribute from neighboring kingdoms in the form of attractive young hostages, both male and female. Calling himself "Hercules," Glaucus defeats Mycenae's champions and gains the favor of the voluptuous Queen Demetra (Rosalba Neri) whose son, covered in a dog's head mask, has been raised as the living embodiment of the dark god Moloch and receives sacrifices in his sprawling underground grotto.

Directed by Giorgio Ferroni · Written by Remigio Del Grosso

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Gordon Scott Glauco / Hercules
Alessandra Panaro Queen Medea
Rosalba Neri Queen Demeter
Arturo Dominici Penthius
Michel Lemoine Euneos
Jany Clair Deianira
Nerio Bernardi High Priest Asterion
Nello Pazzafini Archepolos
Geneviève Grad Pasifae
Pietro Marascalchi Moloch
Fortunato Arena Gladiator Instructor
Jeff Cameron Gladiator

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