New York (1970) — Hercules In
Despite its B-movie status, the film features Arnold Stang , a well-known character actor and the voice of "Top Cat," who plays Hercules’ pint-sized sidekick, Pretzie.
In the original theatrical release, Arnold’s thick Austrian accent was deemed so unintelligible that his entire performance was dubbed by an uncredited American actor. Modern DVD and Blu-ray releases often include the original "Arnold Voice" track, which is a favorite for fans of campy cinema. Hercules in New York (1970)
While critics panned the film for its wooden acting and shoestring production values, it has since become a . For fans of Schwarzenegger, it is an essential piece of history—showing a young "Austrian Oak" before he became a global icon in Conan the Barbarian and The Terminator . It remains a charmingly goofy example of 1970s independent filmmaking. Despite its B-movie status, the film features Arnold
One of the film’s most infamous scenes involves Hercules wrestling a man in a very obvious, low-quality bear suit in the middle of Central Park. While critics panned the film for its wooden