Who played the title role in the 1983 film "Hercules"?

"Hercules" is a 1983 Italian-American science fantasy adventure film written and directed by Luigi Cozzi and starring bodybuilding champion Lou Ferrigno. The film is based on Greek mythology and follows the exploits of Hercules. Supporting cast includes Brad Harris, Sybil Danning and William Berger. Filmed in Italy, "Hercules" was released theatrically in August 1983 and has grossed $11 million at the American box office. It received mostly negative reviews from film critics, although over the years it has become a cult movie. Ferrigno reprised his role in the 1985 sequel, "The Adventures of Hercules".

Louis Jude Ferrigno Sr. (born November 9, 1951) is an American actor and retired professional bodybuilder. He won an International Fitness and Bodybuilding Federation (IFBB) Mr. America title and two consecutive IFBB Mr. Universe titles, and appeared in the documentary film "Pumping Iron" (1977). As an actor, he is best known for his title role in the television series "The Incredible Hulk" (1978–1982) and vocally reprising the role in subsequent animated and computer-generated incarnations. He has also appeared in European-produced fantasy-adventures such as "Hercules" (1983) and "Sinbad of the Seven Seas" (1989), and as himself in the sitcom "The King of Queens" and the 2009 comedy "I Love You, Man".