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Bekim Fehmiu
Odysseus
Irene Papas
Penelope
Renaud Verley
Telemachus
Roy Purcell
Alcinous
Marina Berti
Arete
Scilla Gabel
Helen
Barbara Bach
Nausicaa
Juliette Mayniel
Circe
Kyra Bester
Calypso
Michèle Breton
Athena
Ivica Pajer
Eurylochus
Samson Burke
Polyphemus
Fausto Tozzi
Menelaus
Vladimir Leib
Aeolus
Karl-Otto Alberty
Eurymachus
Petar Buntić
Filetor
Duje Novaković
Elpenor
Rolf Boysen
Agamemnon
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Franco Rossi, Piero Schivazappa, Mario Bava
- Screenplay & Story
- Vittorio Bonicelli, Giampiero Bona, Homer
- Original Score
- Carlo Rustichelli
- Original Title
- Odissea
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany, Italy, Yugoslavia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- DDL Cinematografica, RAI, ORTF, Bavaria Fiction
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Franco Rossi, Piero Schivazappa, Mario Bava
Vittorio Bonicelli, Giampiero Bona, Homer
Carlo Rustichelli
Aldo Giordani
Dino De Laurentiis, Vittorio Bonicelli
Department Leadership Roster
Franco Rossi
Director
Vittorio Bonicelli
Writer
Piero Schivazappa
Director
Giampiero Bona
Writer
Mario Bava
Director
Dino De Laurentiis
Producer
Aldo Giordani
Director of Photography
Dario Cecchi
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Odyssey.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Odyssey
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Odyssey about?
After fighting in the Trojan War, Odysseus spends years trying to return home to Ithaca. [Theatrical version of the 1968 mini-series.]
Who directed The Odyssey?
The Odyssey was directed by Franco Rossi, Piero Schivazappa, Mario Bava.
Who stars in The Odyssey?
The principal cast of The Odyssey includes Bekim Fehmiu, Irene Papas, Renaud Verley, Roy Purcell, Marina Berti.
When was The Odyssey released and how long is it?
The Odyssey was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for The Odyssey?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Odyssey was composed by Carlo Rustichelli.
Is The Odyssey based on a book or true story?
The Odyssey is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Homer".