Ulysses
Ulisse
“History's Greatest Epic...On the Screen at Last!”
Synopsis
A retelling of Homer's The Odyssey, focusing on Ulysses's ten-year journey home to Ithaca following the Trojan War, where he faces various mythical challenges while his wife Penelope fends off suitors.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Ulysses 1954 Trailer with Kirk Douglas
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-08-30
Top Cast
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Kirk Douglas
Ulysses
Silvana Mangano
Circe / Penelope
Anthony Quinn
Antinous
Rossana Podestà
Nausicaa
Jacques Dumesnil
Alcinous
Daniel Ivernel
Eurylochus
Sylvie
Eurycleia
Franco Interlenghi
Telemachus
Elena Zareschi
Cassandra
Evi Maltagliati
Anticlea
Ludmilla Dudarova
Arete
Tania Weber
Leucantho
Piero Lulli
Achilles
Ferruccio Stagni
Mentor
Alessandro Fersen
Diomedes
Oscar Andriani
Calops
Umberto Silvestri
Polyphemus / Krakos
Gualtiero Tumiati
Laertes
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 25, 2005
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$500K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
5.76x
+$2.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mario Camerini
- Screenplay & Story
- Franco Brusati, Ivo Perilli, Hugh Gray, Ben Hecht, Irwin Shaw, Ennio De Concini, Mario Camerini
- Original Score
- Alessandro Cicognini
- Original Title
- Ulisse
- Country of Origin
- Italy, France, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Budget
- $500K
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.9M
- Production Studios
- Lux Film, Ponti-De Laurentiis Cinematografica
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mario Camerini
Franco Brusati, Ivo Perilli, Hugh Gray, Ben Hecht, Irwin Shaw, Ennio De Concini, Mario Camerini, Homer
Alessandro Cicognini
Harold Rosson
Leo Catozzo
Dino De Laurentiis, Carlo Ponti
Department Leadership Roster
Mario Camerini
Director
Alessandro Cicognini
Original Music Composer
Franco Brusati
Screenplay
Ivo Perilli
Screenplay
Hugh Gray
Screenplay
Ben Hecht
Screenplay
Irwin Shaw
Screenplay
Ennio De Concini
Screenplay
Mario Camerini
Screenplay
Giulio Coltellacci
Costume Design
Dino De Laurentiis
Producer
Carlo Ponti
Producer
Leo Catozzo
Editor
Flavio Mogherini
Production Design
Harold Rosson
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ulysses
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ulysses about?
A retelling of Homer's The Odyssey, focusing on Ulysses's ten-year journey home to Ithaca following the Trojan War, where he faces various mythical challenges while his wife Penelope fends off suitors.
Who directed Ulysses?
Ulysses was directed by Mario Camerini.
Who stars in Ulysses?
The principal cast of Ulysses includes Kirk Douglas, Silvana Mangano, Anthony Quinn, Rossana Podestà, Jacques Dumesnil.
When was Ulysses released and how long is it?
Ulysses was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
What was the box office and production budget of Ulysses?
Ulysses had a reported production budget of $500K and grossed $2.9M at the worldwide box office (5.76 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Ulysses?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ulysses was composed by Alessandro Cicognini.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ulysses?
Ulysses holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP.