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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 2021 00:00

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

Role Contributor
Jacques-Yves Cousteau Lambert Wilson
Philippe Cousteau Pierre Niney
Simone Cousteau Audrey Tautou
Philippe Tailliez Laurent Lucas
Jean-Michel Cousteau Benjamin Lavernhe
Albert 'Bebert' Falco Vincent Heneine
Etienne Deshaies Thibault de Montalembert
Daniel Cousteau Roger Van Hool
Director Jerome Salle

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