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The Odyssey

Drama, Adventure, Fantasy · 1997 · Rated 6.3/10

Last aired: S1 E2, Episode 2 · 1997-05-19

The greatest epic of the ancient world, Homer's Odyssey is magnificently recreated for television. Homer's engaging tale recounts the journey of Odysseus, King of Ithaca and mastermind of the Greek victory in the Trojan War. Surviving ten years of challenges sent by the angry gods, he makes his way home to his kingdom, loyal wife and son with something more valuable than the spoils of war: wisdom.

Cast

Armand Assante Odysseus

Greta Scacchi Penelope

Isabella Rossellini Athena

Bernadette Peters Circe

Eric Roberts Eurymachus

Christopher Lee Tiresias

Vanessa Williams Calypso

Geraldine Chaplin Eurycleia

Jeroen Krabbé King Alcinous

Irene Papas Anticleia

Michael J. Pollard Aeolus

Season 1

E1 Episode 1 1997-05-18 · 100 min Homer's engaging tale recounts the journey of Odysseus, king of Ithaca & mastermind of the Greek victory in the Trojan War. Surviving ten years of challenges sent by the angry gods, he makes his way home to his kingdom, loyal wife & son with something more valuable than the spoils of war: wisdom.

E2 Episode 2 1997-05-19 · 100 min Homer's engaging tale recounts the journey of Odysseus, king of Ithaca & mastermind of the Greek victory in the Trojan War. Surviving ten years of challenges sent by the angry gods, he makes his way home to his kingdom, loyal wife & son with something more valuable than the spoils of war: wisdom.

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