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Dark Odyssey (1961): Cast

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Dark Odyssey is a 1961 drama thriller directed by Radley Metzger and William Kyriakis, starring Athan Karras as Yianni Martakis, Jeanne Jerrems and Rosemary Torri. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.

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Dark Odyssey (1961) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 25m (85 min)
Genres
Drama , Crime , Thriller
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Dark Odyssey About?

The premise of Dark Odyssey without spoilers.

Yianni Martakis, an immigrant sailor in New York City, is driven to track down and kill the man who assaulted his sister. His quest leads him to Niki Vassos, a gentle, unassuming woman who offers unexpected tenderness. As their bond deepens, Yianni must choose between his thirst for vengeance and a chance at an ordinary life.

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Cast & crew

Dark Odyssey Cast & Characters

Athan Karras leads the cast as Yianni Martakis, with Jeanne Jerrems as Niki Vassos and Rosemary Torri as Helen Vassos. Directed by Radley Metzger and William Kyriakis; 10 actors are credited in all.

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From the directors

More from Radley Metzger and William Kyriakis

More films directed by Radley Metzger and William Kyriakis: The Princess and the Call Girl, The Cat and the Canary, Little Mother and The Lickerish Quartet.

Cars

Cars in Dark Odyssey

60 cars on screen, including the 1956 Chevrolet One-Fifty and the 1952 Ford Crestline Victoria.

All 60 cars
  • 1956 Chevrolet One-Fifty in Dark Odyssey 1956 Chevrolet One-Fifty Minor role
  • 1952 Ford Crestline Victoria in Dark Odyssey 1952 Ford Crestline Victoria Minor role
  • 1956 Plymouth Plaza in Dark Odyssey 1956 Plymouth Plaza Minor role
  • 1952 Austin A40 Somerset in Dark Odyssey 1952 Austin A40 Somerset Background role
Details

Dark Odyssey Also Known As

Also known as “Passionate Sunday”.

Also known as
  • Passionate Sunday

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FAQ

Dark Odyssey FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Dark Odyssey, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Dark Odyssey?

Dark Odyssey runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

When was Dark Odyssey released?

Dark Odyssey was released on June 24, 1961.

Who directed Dark Odyssey?

Dark Odyssey was directed by Radley Metzger and William Kyriakis.

More films by Radley Metzger

Who is in the cast of Dark Odyssey?

Dark Odyssey stars Athan Karras as Yianni Martakis, Jeanne Jerrems as Niki Vassos and Rosemary Torri as Helen Vassos, among 10 credited actors.

Does Dark Odyssey have a post-credit scene?

No. Dark Odyssey has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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