The Big Blue (1988)
Original title: Le Grand Bleu
The Big Blue is a 1988 French-language romance movie directed by Luc Besson, with a running time of 2h 48m. It stars Jean-Marc Barr, Jean Reno and Rosanna Arquette.
Childhood friends Jacques and Enzo share a passion for the danger of free diving. Jacques, following in the footsteps of his father, who died at sea when Jacques was a boy, harbors a remarkable ability to adjust his heart rate and breathing patterns in the water, with his vital signs more closely resembling those of dolphins than men.
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What is The Big Blue about?
Childhood friends Jacques and Enzo share a passion for the danger of free diving. Jacques, following in the footsteps of his father, who died at sea when Jacques was a boy, harbors a remarkable ability to adjust his heart rate and breathing patterns in the water, with his vital signs more closely resembling those of dolphins than men.
When was The Big Blue released?
The Big Blue was released on 10 May 1988.
How long is The Big Blue?
The Big Blue runs 2h 48m.
Who made The Big Blue?
The Big Blue was directed by Luc Besson.
Where can I watch The Big Blue?
The Big Blue is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch The Big Blue
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Jean-Marc Barr as Jacques Mayol
- Jean Reno as Enzo Molinari
- Rosanna Arquette as Johana Baker
- Paul Shenar as Dr. Laurence
- Sergio Castellitto as Novelli
- Jean Bouise as Uncle Louis
- Marc Duret as Roberto
- Griffin Dunne as Duffy
- Valentina Vargas as Bonita
- Kimberly Beck as Sally
- Alessandra Vazzoler as La Mamma
- Andréas Voutsinas as Priest
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