The Odyssey(1969)
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The Odyssey Synopsis
After fighting in the Trojan War, Odysseus spends years trying to return home to Ithaca. [Theatrical version of the 1968 mini-series.]
The Odyssey (1969) is a adventure, drama, fantasy and war film directed by Franco Rossi, released on August 13, 1969 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars Bekim Fehmiu, Irene Papas, Renaud Verley and Roy Purcell. Viewers rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 32 ratings.
- Director:
- Franco Rossi
- Writers:
- Giampiero Bona, Vittorio Bonicelli, Homer
- Producers:
- Dino De Laurentiis
- Cinematographer:
- Aldo Giordani
- Production:
- DDL Cinematografica, RAI, Bavaria Film TV, ORTF
- Status:
- Released
The Odyssey Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bekim Fehmiu
as Odysseus
Irene Papas
as Penelope
Renaud Verley
as Telemachus
Roy Purcell
as Alcinous
Marina Berti
as Arete
Scilla Gabel
as Helen
Barbara Bach
as Nausicaa
Juliette Mayniel
as Circe
- Kyra Bester
Kyra Bester
as Calypso
Michèle Breton
as Athena
- Ivica Pajer
Ivica Pajer
as Eurylochus
Samson Burke
as Polyphemus
Key crew
Directed by Franco Rossi, written by Giampiero Bona, Vittorio Bonicelli and Homer, produced by Dino De Laurentiis.
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The Odyssey Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.6/10 from 32 ratings.
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The Odyssey – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Odyssey online?
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Who stars in The Odyssey?
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The main cast of The Odyssey (1969) includes Bekim Fehmiu, Irene Papas, Renaud Verley, Roy Purcell and Marina Berti. The film was directed by Franco Rossi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Odyssey released?
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The Odyssey was released on August 13, 1969 and runs for 1h 50m.
Is The Odyssey worth watching?
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The Odyssey (1969) holds an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 32 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure, drama and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.