Ulysses(1954) Guide

as Nausicaa: The princess who discovers Ulysses unconscious on the beach. Key Highlights

in dual roles: She plays both the faithful wife Penelope and the enchanting sorceress Circe , symbolizing the hero’s tug-of-war between duty and temptation. Ulysses(1954)

as Ulysses: Delivering a powerful performance, Douglas portrays the hero’s courage and mastery of ruses. as Nausicaa: The princess who discovers Ulysses unconscious

: Produced by Carlo Ponti and Dino De Laurentiis, Ulysses was one of the most expensive and visually stunning historical epics of the 1950s. : Produced by Carlo Ponti and Dino De

: Mario Bava, the famed cinematographer, uncreditedly co-directed the iconic Cyclops segment.

as Antinous: The primary suitor competing for Penelope’s hand and Ulysses' throne.

Experience the legendary journey of Homer’s The Odyssey in the 1954 epic film . This Italian-American production, directed by Mario Camerini, stars Kirk Douglas as the cunning Greek hero struggling to return home to Ithaca after the Trojan War. Cast & Characters