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The Odyssey (1997)

TV Series  -  PG_13 176 min  -  Adventure | Fantasy | Drama
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This lavish small-screen adaptation of Homer's ancient epic--replete with exotic Maltese and Turkish locations... See full summary »

Writers:

Andrey Konchalovskiy (teleplay), Chris Solimine (teleplay), and 1 more credit »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Armand Assante ...
Greta Scacchi ...
Isabella Rossellini ...
Bernadette Peters ...
Eric Roberts ...
Irene Papas Irene Papas ...
Jeroen Krabbé ...
King Alcinous (as Jeroen Krabbe)
Geraldine Chaplin ...
Christopher Lee ...
Vanessa Williams ...
Nicholas Clay Nicholas Clay ...
Adoni Anastassopoulos Adoni Anastassopoulos ...
Perimedes (as Adoni Anastasse)
Paloma Baeza Paloma Baeza ...
Melanthe
Ron Cook Ron Cook ...
Eurybates
Reid Asato Reid Asato ...
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This lavish small-screen adaptation of Homer's ancient epic--replete with exotic Maltese and Turkish locations, state-of-the-art special effects, and many bronzed muscles gleaming with sweat--chronicles the voyage home of a Trojan hero, Odysseus King of Ithaca, and includes many more scenes of his faithful, beautiful wife Penelope dodging leering suitors at home than Homer ever composed! Written by Anthony Pereyra <hypersonic91@yahoo.com>  

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Plot Keywords:

Soldier | Underworld | Epic | Odyssey | Cyclops  | See more »

Genres:

Adventure | Fantasy | Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for violent sequences and some sensuality See all certifications »

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Country:

Italy | UK | Germany | Greece | USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Die Abenteuer des Odysseus See more »

Filming Locations:

Malta See more »

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

(2 parts)

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1
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Goofs

Revealing mistakes: When, after leaving Calypso's island, Odysseus is being visibly pounded by massive waves bearing the face of Posideon. However, between these shots, he appears to be totally untouched, and not even the placement of his hair has changed. See more »

Quotes

Cyclops: What is it?
Odysseus: It's wine, that's the drink of the gods. Here. Try.
Cyclops: I like it. Another. What is your name?
Odysseus: My name?
Polites: He is the lord of
[is silenced before he can reveal Odysseus's identity]
Odysseus: My name is Nobody. No body.
Cyclops: Alright Nobody, in the morning you will tell me more secrets after I eat.
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