Hero Bunker
"They were determined to fight to the last man like heroes."
Originally released in 1972. Hero Bunker is a drama/war film. directed by Kostas Andritsos.
Starring Giannis Voglis, Xenia Kalogeropoulou, and Giorgos Bartis
Synopsis
Following the torpedoing of the destroyer Elli on August 15, 1940 on Tinos by an Italian submarine, war was declared, and the Italians attacked the Albanian front on October 28. From an outpost on the Greek-Albanian border, a military truck unexpectedly comes under fire by Italian tanks. Petros, the only one who manages to escape death or captivity, saves a village girl, Maria. However, the Greeks manage to recapture the machine-gun nest, setting free the soldiers who had been pinned down. The platoon in question puts up a hard fight against the Italian invaders, while, at the same time, the Greek army is preparing for a counter-attack, which doesn't take long to happen. Right after, the Italians are forced to fall back; Northern Epirus is recaptured, and the army of the Badoglio is repulsed from the Adriatic.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1972
54 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
EL
Original language
Country
Greece
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EL
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hero Bunker about?
Following the torpedoing of the destroyer Elli on August 15, 1940 on Tinos by an Italian submarine, war was declared, and the Italians attacked the Albanian front on October 28. From an outpost on ...
Who directed Hero Bunker?
Hero Bunker was directed by Kostas Andritsos.
How long is Hero Bunker?
Hero Bunker has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was Hero Bunker released?
Hero Bunker was released on January 1, 1972 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Hero Bunker?
The main cast of Hero Bunker includes Giannis Voglis, Xenia Kalogeropoulou, Giorgos Bartis, Giannis Fyrios, Petros Fyssoun.