The Marbles movie poster

The Marbles

January 1, 1989 0h 14m

Originally released in 1989. The Marbles is a drama film. directed by Alexis Bisticas. At just 14 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Stavros Zalmas, Roz Freeman-Atwood, and Reina James

Synopsis

Christos is a young Greek in London, well-integrated, successful, more English than the English. Esther is his landlady and lover. Suddenly, Melina Merkouri arrives in London to take the Parthenon Marbles back to Greece. Christos is stirred. He washes the dishes, breaks them in the manner of rebetiko fans when the music of the bouzouki stirs the blood, and returns to Athens… with Melina and the famed Parthenon Marbles.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 1, 1989 37 years ago
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Runtime 0h 14m 14 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Goldsmiths' College
  • Greek Film Centre

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Marbles about?

Christos is a young Greek in London, well-integrated, successful, more English than the English. Esther is his landlady and lover. Suddenly, Melina Merkouri arrives in London to take the Parthenon ...

Who directed The Marbles?

The Marbles was directed by Alexis Bisticas.

How long is The Marbles?

The Marbles has a runtime of 0 hours and 14 minutes (14 minutes total).

When was The Marbles released?

The Marbles was released on January 1, 1989 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Marbles?

The main cast of The Marbles includes Stavros Zalmas, Roz Freeman-Atwood, Reina James.