Review of Hercules and the Captive Women (1961) by Brian K — 23 May 2016

A nadir in Italian sword-and-sandal epics...and boy, that's saying something.

This review of Hercules and the Captive Women (1961) was written by Brian K on 23 May 2016.

Hercules and the Captive Women has generally received negative reviews.

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By Tracey C (386) on 13 May 2013

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By Andrew K (2,033) on 13 May 2013

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