The Big Blue Adventure
L'Aventure du Grand Bleu
Synopsis
A behind-the-scenes look at the making of Luc Besson's The Big Blue (Le Grand Bleu), featuring production footage and interviews with Besson, legendary freediver Jacques Mayol, and stars Rosanna Arquette, Jean-Marc Barr, and Jean Reno.
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The Big Blue (1988) - Teaser Trailer
Type: Teaser • Published 2009-07-18
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Patrick Alessandrin, Jean-Claude Hechinger
- Screenplay & Story
- Patrick Alessandrin, Luc Besson
- Original Score
- Éric Serra
- Original Title
- L'Aventure du Grand Bleu
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Gaumont, Les Films du Loup
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Patrick Alessandrin, Jean-Claude Hechinger
Patrick Alessandrin, Luc Besson
Éric Serra
Jacques Besse
François Gilguy, Eric Delacour
Department Leadership Roster
Patrick Alessandrin
Director
Jean-Claude Hechinger
Director
Patrick Alessandrin
Writer
Jacques Besse
Director of Photography
François Gilguy
Editor
Eric Delacour
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Big Blue Adventure
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What is The Big Blue Adventure about?
A behind-the-scenes look at the making of Luc Besson's The Big Blue (Le Grand Bleu), featuring production footage and interviews with Besson, legendary freediver Jacques Mayol, and stars Rosanna Arquette, Jean-Marc Barr, and Jean Reno.
Who directed The Big Blue Adventure?
The Big Blue Adventure was directed by Patrick Alessandrin, Jean-Claude Hechinger.
Who stars in The Big Blue Adventure?
The principal cast of The Big Blue Adventure includes Luc Besson, Jacques Mayol, Jean-Marc Barr, Jean Reno, Rosanna Arquette.
When was The Big Blue Adventure released and how long is it?
The Big Blue Adventure was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for The Big Blue Adventure?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Big Blue Adventure was composed by Éric Serra.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Big Blue Adventure?
The Big Blue Adventure holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).