The Big Blue (1988)
Danger...Like Passion...Runs Deep
Childhood friends Jacques and Enzo share a passion for the danger of free diving. Professional diver Jacques opted to follow in the footsteps of his father, who died at sea when Jacques was a boy; to the bewilderment of scientists, Jacques harbors a remarkable ability to adjust his heart rate and breathing pattern in the water, so that his vital signs more closely resemble that of dolphins than men. As Enzo persuades a reluctant Jacques to compete against him in a free diving contest -- determining who can dive deeper and longer without scuba gear -- Jacques meets Johana, a beautiful American insurance investigator, and finds that he must choose between his love for her and his love of the sea.
Cast
- Jean-Marc Barr - Jacques Mayol
- Jean Reno - Enzo Molinari
- Rosanna Arquette - Johana Baker
- Paul Shenar - Dr. Laurence
- Sergio Castellitto - Novelli
- Jean Bouise - Uncle Louis
- Marc Duret - Roberto
- Griffin Dunne - Duffy
- Valentina Vargas - Bonita
- Kimberly Beck - Sally
Screenplay
- Luc Besson (Story)
- Luc Besson (Screenplay)
- Robert Garland (Screenplay)
- Marilyn Goldin (Screenplay)
- Jacques Mayol (Screenplay)
Themes
Ocean and Sea Adventures, Olympic Spirit and Sports, Deep Sea Dive: Wonders of the Abyss, Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Platonic Love and Silent Suffering
Keywords
dying and death, friendship, suicide, diving, sports, parent child relationship, ocean, italy, competition, oxygen, sicily, italy, dolphin, apnoe-diving
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Big Blue about?
- Childhood friends Jacques and Enzo share a passion for the danger of free diving. Professional diver Jacques opted to follow in the footsteps of his father, who died at sea when Jacques was a boy; to the bewilderment of scientists, Jacques harbors a remarkable ability to adjust his heart rate and breathing pattern in the water, so that his vital signs more closely resemble that of dolphins than men. As Enzo persuades a reluctant Jacques to compete against him in a free diving contest -- determining who can dive deeper and longer without scuba gear -- Jacques meets Johana, a beautiful American insurance investigator, and finds that he must choose between his love for her and his love of the sea.
- Who directed The Big Blue?
- The Big Blue was directed by Luc Besson.
- Who stars in The Big Blue?
- The Big Blue stars Jean-Marc Barr, Jean Reno, Rosanna Arquette, Paul Shenar, Sergio Castellitto, Jean Bouise.
- How long is The Big Blue?
- The Big Blue has a runtime of 2h 48m (168 minutes).
- What genre is The Big Blue?
- The Big Blue is a Romance, Adventure, Drama film.
- What is the Filmori rating for The Big Blue?
- The Big Blue has a Filmori rating of 4.0/5 based on 1 ratings.
- What is the budget of The Big Blue?
- The Big Blue had a budget of $14M.
- How much did The Big Blue gross?
- The Big Blue grossed $4M worldwide.
- Where was The Big Blue produced?
- The Big Blue was produced in France.
- What are the themes of The Big Blue?
- The themes of The Big Blue include: Ocean and Sea Adventures, Olympic Spirit and Sports, Deep Sea Dive: Wonders of the Abyss, Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Platonic Love and Silent Suffering.