Container of (work): Ulysses (Motion picture : 1954) Container of (expression): Ulysses (Motion picture : 1954). Italian.
Notes:
Kirk Douglas, Anthony Quinn, Silvana Mangano, Rossana Podesta, Jacques Dumesnil. Title from disc label. Originally released as a motion picture in 1954. Based on Homer's Odyssey. Wide screen. Special features: audio commentary by film historian Tim Lucas; includes both English and Italian versions; alternate US opening titles; trailers.
Summary:
After victory in the Trojan War, Ulysses embarks on a ten-year journey back to his kingdom. But before he can reunite with his beloved wife, he must defeat the brutal Cyclops, escape the spell of Circe who turns his crew into swine and outwit the Sirens who lure sailors to their death. Peril is everywhere, even at home, where the arrogant Antinous plots to steal Ulysses' wife before he can complete his final quest in this powerful tale of heroism.
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