The Odyssey
Series Overview
Odysseus' journey, told in Homer's Iliad and Odyssey. After fighting in the Trojan War, Odysseus spends years trying to return home to Itaka.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
1 Season • 8 Episodes
50 min per episode
1968 – 1968
Premiered: Sun, Mar 24, 1968
Piero Schivazappa
Mario BavaLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 8: “Episode 8”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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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
Marcella Valeri
Eurycleia
Ivica Pajer
Eurylochus
Constantin Nepo
Antinous
Samson Burke
Polyphemus
Fausto Tozzi
Menelaus
Jaspar von Oertzen
Nestor
Franco Balducci
Mentor
Husein Čokić
Eumaeus
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Franco Rossi, Mario Bava, Piero Schivazappa
Giampiero Bona, Fabio Carpi, Mario Prosperi, Luciano Codignola
Dino De Laurentiis, Vittorio Bonicelli
Department Leadership Roster
Franco Rossi
Director
Giampiero Bona
Writer
Fabio Carpi
Writer
Mario Prosperi
Writer
Luciano Codignola
Writer
Mario Bava
Director
Piero Schivazappa
Director
Dino De Laurentiis
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Odyssey
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What is The Odyssey about?
Odysseus' journey, told in Homer's Iliad and Odyssey. After fighting in the Trojan War, Odysseus spends years trying to return home to Itaka.
How many seasons does The Odyssey have?
The Odyssey comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Odyssey?
Key cast members in The Odyssey include Bekim Fehmiu, Irene Papas, Renaud Verley, Roy Purcell, Marina Berti.
Who created or directed The Odyssey?
The Odyssey was developed and directed by Franco Rossi, Mario Bava, Piero Schivazappa.