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The Odyssey

Biographical drama following the life of biologist and adventurer Jacques Cousteau and his sometimes stormy relationship with his son Philippe, who followed in his father's footsteps as an explorer and conservationist.

In French and English with English subtitles.

1 hour, 53 minutes

Last on

Mon 8 Feb 202100:00

Music Played

  • Louis Jordan and His Tympany Five

    Choo Choo Ch' Boogie

  • Otis Redding

    Hard to Handle

  • James Brown

    That's Life

  • The Mamas & the Papas

    California Dreamin'

  • Chicago Symphony Orchestra, James Levine

    Symphony No. 3 In F Major, Op. 90: Poco Allegretto

  • George Szell, The Cleveland Orchestra

    Symphony No. 3 In F Major, Op. 90: III. Poco Allegretto

Credits

RoleContributor
Jacques-Yves CousteauLambert Wilson
Philippe CousteauPierre Niney
Simone CousteauAudrey Tautou
Philippe TailliezLaurent Lucas
Jean-Michel CousteauBenjamin Lavernhe
Albert 'Bebert' FalcoVincent Heneine
Etienne DeshaiesThibault de Montalembert
Daniel CousteauRoger Van Hool
DirectorJerome Salle

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