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The Big Blue

PG-1319882h 48mLuc Besson
IMDb 7.5 · Rotten Tomatoes 62% · Metacritic 35

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"Danger...Like Passion...Runs Deep"

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.

RomanceAdventureDrama
Dying And DeathFriendshipSuicideDivingSportsParent Child RelationshipOceanItalyCompetitionOxygen

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What is The Big Blue (1988) 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.

Who stars in The Big Blue?

The Big Blue stars Rosanna Arquette (Johana Baker), Jean-Marc Barr (Jacques Mayol), Jean Reno (Enzo Molinari), Paul Shenar (Dr. Laurence), Sergio Castellitto (Novelli). The film was directed by Luc Besson.

How long is The Big Blue?

The Big Blue has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1988. It is rated PG-13.

Is The Big Blue worth watching?

The Big Blue holds an IMDb rating of 7.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 62. Fans of Romance, Adventure, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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