The Odyssey
In this adaptation of Homer's timeless epic, Armand Assante stars as Odysseus, the warrior King of the mythical island of Ithaca, who must endure a decade long quest to reach home after the Trojan war, overcoming savage monsters, powerful forces of nature, and seductive nymphs, and he must outsmart them all, with all the guile and intellect he can muster.
Seasons
1. Part 1
Air Date: 1997-05-18
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!
2. Part 2
Air Date: 1997-05-19
The thrilling conclusion to The Odessey. Will Odysseus make it back to reclaim his throne and his beautiful wife, Penelope?
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Rating
7.2/10
Release Date
1997-05-18
Episodes
2 (1 seasons)
Status
Ended
Cast
Production Companies
American Zoetrope
Hallmark Entertainment
Beta Film
KirchMedia
Mediaset
Panfilm
Remote Camera Systems
Pro7