Popeye Meets Hercules

Overview

The first Olympics, starring Hercules (looking, but not quite sounding, like a really pumped-up Bluto), who challenges anyone to do the same feats as him. Popeye takes that challenge, of course. First, they battle animals, with Bluto pulling the skins off two wild elephants and Popeye turning three lions into a nesting set. The discus throw doesn't go well, with Herc's disc swooping Popeye into Herc's hand. The javelin is even worse for Popeye, with Herc throwing him all the way to the moon. This gives him a chance to go after Olive in typical Bluto fashion; her cries of help reach Popeye, who prays to the Greek goddess Spinachia, who delivers a can of spinach to him.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

June 18, 1948

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

United States of America

Production

Famous Studios

Cast

Jack Mercer

Director

Bill Tytla

Writer

Isadore Klein

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0152031