The Private Right
Originally released in 1968. The Private Right is a war film. directed by Michael Papas. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Dimitri Andreas, George Kafkaris, and Tamara Hinchco
Synopsis
Following the end of the liberation struggle against British Colonial Rule in Cyprus, an EOKA rebel fighter travels to London to exact revenge on the collaborator who betrayed him and applied water torture. The film contains the first ever scenes of water-boarding showing the rebel being tortured supervised by a British intelligence officer. A dramatic search through the streets of London follows, culminating in a tense life or death confrontation. The film became a cause-célèbre in England, was critically acclaimed and discussed in the Houses of Parliament.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 31, 1968
57 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Onyx Films Production
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Private Right about?
Following the end of the liberation struggle against British Colonial Rule in Cyprus, an EOKA rebel fighter travels to London to exact revenge on the collaborator who betrayed him and applied water...
Who directed The Private Right?
The Private Right was directed by Michael Papas.
How long is The Private Right?
The Private Right has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was The Private Right released?
The Private Right was released on May 31, 1968 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Private Right?
The main cast of The Private Right includes Dimitri Andreas, George Kafkaris, Tamara Hinchco, Cristos Demetriou, Charlotte Selwyn.