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.

The Odyssey (1997)

★ 7.3/10 May 18, 1997 1 season

Action & AdventureDramaSci-Fi & Fantasy

Creator: Andrei Konchalovsky

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.

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Creators

Andrei Konchalovsky

Cast

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

User Reviews (1)

StormTheGates September 5, 2017

★ 10/10

The most faithful adaptation of the books in film, period. Still a fantastic watch today!