The Odyssey

1969 1h 50m IT

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7.6

BANGER

★7.6TMDB · 33

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Synopsis

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After fighting in the Trojan War, Odysseus spends years trying to return home to Ithaca. [Theatrical version of the 1968 mini-series.]

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Bekim Fehmiu
Odysseus
Irene Papas
Penelope
Renaud Verley
Telemachus
Roy Purcell
Alcinous
Marina Berti
Arete
Scilla Gabel
Helen
Barbara Bach
Nausicaa
Juliette Mayniel
Circe

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Franco Rossi
Writers: Vittorio Bonicelli, Giampiero Bona
Countries: France, Germany, Italy, Yugoslavia

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ERA

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57 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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WORLD

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International production across 4 countries: France, Germany, Italy, Yugoslavia.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Franco Rossi, shot by Aldo Giordani. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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CAST

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Bekim Fehmiu and Irene Papas and Renaud Verley carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0064750 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 33 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Franco Rossi directs. Aldo Giordani behind the camera. Produced in France, Germany, Italy, Yugoslavia.

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157 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2International production across 4 countries: France, Germany, Italy, Yugoslavia.
3Directed by Franco Rossi, shot by Aldo Giordani. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Bekim Fehmiu and Irene Papas and Renaud Verley carry the top of the cast.
5IMDB entry: tt0064750 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 33 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.