The Big Blue
Luc Besson ('Nikita', 'Subway') delves into the watery mysteries of the deep in this salute to the legendary free diver Jacques Mayol who has plunged to depths of 300 feet without scuba equipment. This fictionalised English-language film stars Jean-Marc Barr as Mayol and Jean Reno as his beefy competition. Rosanna Arquette is the globe-trotting love interest. A film filled with beauty, mystery and dolphins.
Year: 1988
Genre: Art House Cinema, Drama, French Cinema, Director's Cut, Sport Films
Country: France
Director: Luc Besson
Starring: Rosanna Arquette, Jean-Marc Barr, Jean Reno
Duration: 168 Minutes
Rating: M - Contains sex scenes and offensive language.
7.6/10
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