Ulysses (1954)
History's Greatest Epic...On the Screen at Last!
A movie adaptation of Homer's second epic, that talks about Ulysses' efforts to return to his home after the end of ten years of war.
Director: Mario Camerini
Genre: Adventure, Fantasy
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: October 6, 1954
Cast
- Kirk Douglas - Ulysses
- Silvana Mangano - Circe / Penelope
- Anthony Quinn - Antinoos
- Rossana Podestà - Nausicaa
- Jacques Dumesnil - Alicinous
- Daniel Ivernel - Eurylochus
- Sylvie - Euriclea
- Franco Interlenghi - Telemachus
- Elena Zareschi - Cassandra
- Evi Maltagliati - Anticlea
Screenplay
- Franco Brusati (Screenplay)
- Mario Camerini (Screenplay)
- Ennio De Concini (Screenplay)
- Hugh Gray (Screenplay)
- Ben Hecht (Screenplay)
Music: Alessandro Cicognini
Cinematography: Harold Rosson
Editing: Leo Catozzo
Production: Lux Film, Ponti-De Laurentiis Cinematografica
Country: Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
Themes
Ocean Voyage and Mythic Beasts, Sword of Destiny and Heroic Quest, Ocean Voyage Across Stormy Seas, Mythology and Ancient Legends, Legendary Quests and Hero's Journey
Keywords
sea, island, hero, greek mythology, bow and arrow, super power, cyclops, ancient greece, voyage, sea voyage, warrior, sorceress, ulysses
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ulysses about?
- A movie adaptation of Homer's second epic, that talks about Ulysses' efforts to return to his home after the end of ten years of war.
- Who directed Ulysses?
- Ulysses was directed by Mario Camerini.
- Who stars in Ulysses?
- Ulysses stars Kirk Douglas, Silvana Mangano, Anthony Quinn, Rossana Podestà, Jacques Dumesnil, Daniel Ivernel.
- How long is Ulysses?
- Ulysses has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is Ulysses?
- Ulysses is a Adventure, Fantasy film.
- Where was Ulysses produced?
- Ulysses was produced in Italy.
- What are the themes of Ulysses?
- The themes of Ulysses include: Ocean Voyage and Mythic Beasts, Sword of Destiny and Heroic Quest, Ocean Voyage Across Stormy Seas, Mythology and Ancient Legends, Legendary Quests and Hero's Journey.