The Big Blue (1988)
Danger...Like Passion...Runs Deep
Childhood friends Jacques and Enzo share a passion for the danger of free diving. Jacques, following in the footsteps of his father, who died at sea when Jacques was a boy, harbors a remarkable ability to adjust his heart rate and breathing patterns in the water, with his vital signs more closely resembling those of dolphins than men.
Director: Luc Besson
Genre: Romance, Adventure, Drama
Runtime: 168 min
Release Date: May 10, 1988
Filmori Rating: 4.0/5 (1 ratings)
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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)
Music: Éric Serra
Cinematography: Carlo Varini
Editing: Olivier Mauffroy
Production: Gaumont, Les Films du Loup
Country: France
Language: Italiano, Français, English
Budget: $14M
Box Office: $4M
Original Language: fr
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
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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. Jacques, following in the footsteps of his father, who died at sea when Jacques was a boy, harbors a remarkable ability to adjust his heart rate and breathing patterns in the water, with his vital signs more closely resembling those of dolphins than men.
- 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.