Hercules In New York (1970) (CERTIFIED CHOICE)

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.

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. Hercules in New York (1970)

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. One of the film’s most infamous scenes involves

Bored with life on Mount Olympus, (Schwarzenegger) defies his father, Zeus, and descends to modern-day New York City. His mythological strength and lack of social graces lead to a series of fish-out-of-water mishaps. He eventually finds success as a professional wrestler and a "strongman" for the mob, all while being pursued by Nemesis and other disgruntled gods sent to bring him home. Key Highlights He eventually finds success as a professional wrestler

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.

marks the cinematic debut of bodybuilding legend Arnold Schwarzenegger (credited then as "Arnold Strong"). This low-budget fantasy comedy serves as a fascinating time capsule of the future superstar’s humble, albeit awkward, beginnings.