The Big Blue (1988)
The rivalry between Enzo and Jacques, two childhood friends and now world-renowned free divers, becomes a beautiful and perilous journey into oneself and the unknown.
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Johana -
Jacques Mayol -
Enzo Molinari -
Dr. Laurence -
Novelli -
Uncle Louis -
Roberto -
Duffy -
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Bonita -
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Alfredo -
La Mamma
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Young Jacques
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Director:
Luc BessonWriters:
Luc Besson (story), Luc Besson (screenplay), Robert Garland (screenplay), Marilyn Goldin (screenplay), Jacques Mayol (screenplay), Marc Perrier (screenplay)All Cast & Crew
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3 wins & 6 nominations.Reviews & Commentary
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This film was such a hit in France that it played for over a year in theatres.
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Uncle Louis:
Two DOLLARS? You didn't even need to catch the fish! It died of CANCER!
Goofs
When Jacques jumps into the sea the night after the competition, it's clearly dark. Later one, when playing with a dolphin underwater, it's clearly bright outside, and then dark again when he's seen from outside the water again.
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Genres
Adventure | Drama | SportDetails
Release Date:
19 August 1988Language
French, English, Italian
Country of Origin
FranceBox Office
Budget:
FRF 80,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$14,234 (USA) (16 July 2000)
Gross:
$3,500,000 (USA)
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