The Odyssey (1997)
Synopsis
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.
Creator
Francis Ford Coppola, Fred Fuchs, Nicholas Meyer
Network
CTV, NBC
Episodes
Part 1
This lavish small-screen adaptation of Homer's ancient epic--replete with exotic Maltese and Turkish locations, state-of-the-art special effects, and many bronzed muscles gleaming with sweat--chronicles the voyage home of a Trojan hero, Odysseus King of Ithaca, and includes many more scenes of his faithful, beautiful wife Penelope dodging leering suitors at home than Homer ever composed!
Part 2
The thrilling conclusion to The Odessey. Will Odysseus make it back to reclaim his throne and his beautiful wife, Penelope?
Cast
Details
Original Title
The Odyssey
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
2
Production
American Zoetrope, Hallmark Entertainment, Beta Film