The Odyssey
Series Overview
Warrior Odysseus leaves his idyllic life in the kingdom of Ithaca to fight in the Trojan War. Following victory, he now must endure a lengthy, decade-long return journey, and with all his wits, overcome deadly monsters, powerful forces of nature, seductive enchantresses, and even journey into the bowels of the Underworld.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 2 Episodes
88 min per episode
1997 – 1997
Premiered: Sun, May 18, 1997
Andrei KonchalovskyLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 2: “Part 2”
The thrilling conclusion to The Odessey. Will Odysseus make it back to reclaim his throne and his beautiful wife, Penelope?
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Odyssey 1997 | Classic Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-02-16
Cast & Creators
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Armand Assante
Odysseus
Greta Scacchi
Penelope
Geraldine Chaplin
Eurycleia
Isabella Rossellini
Athena
Eric Roberts
Eurymachus
Bernadette Peters
Circe
Jeroen Krabbé
Alcinous
Irene Papas
Anticlea
Christopher Lee
Tiresias
Vanessa Williams
Calypso
Michael J. Pollard
Aeolus
Ron Cook
Eurybates
Nicholas Clay
Menelaus
Adoni Anastassopoulos
Perimedes
William Houston
Anticlus
Paloma Baeza
Melanthe
Roger Ashton-Griffiths
Polites
Alan Cox
Elpenor
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrei Konchalovsky
Andrei Konchalovsky, Homer, Chris Solimine
Eduard Artemyev
Sergei Kozlov
Michael Ellis
Dyson Lovell, Fred Fuchs, Francis Ford Coppola, Nicholas Meyer, Robert Halmi Sr.
Department Leadership Roster
Dyson Lovell
Producer
Andrei Konchalovsky
Director
Roger Hall
Production Design
Eduard Artemyev
Original Music Composer
Charles Knode
Costume Design
Sergei Kozlov
Director of Photography
Michael Ellis
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
General — Suitable for all ages.
14+ Parents Strongly Cautioned.
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Odyssey
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What is The Odyssey about?
Warrior Odysseus leaves his idyllic life in the kingdom of Ithaca to fight in the Trojan War. Following victory, he now must endure a lengthy, decade-long return journey, and with all his wits, overcome deadly monsters, powerful forces of nature, seductive enchantresses, and even journey into the bowels of the Underworld.
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 Armand Assante, Greta Scacchi, Geraldine Chaplin, Isabella Rossellini, Eric Roberts.
Who created or directed The Odyssey?
The Odyssey was developed and directed by Andrei Konchalovsky.