When the Greeks
Originally released in 1981. When the Greeks is a war/adventure film. directed by Lakis Papastathis.
Starring Alexis Damianos, Kostas Arzoglou, and Yorgos Sambanis
Synopsis
At the turn of the twentieth century a young merchant is abducted by a group of brigands who are sheltered in a remote mountainous area of Greece aiming to extract ransom from his wealthy family. The young man develops a kind of sympathy to the arch-brigand and realizes that the underground life and moral code of his kidnappers actually represent a more genuine expression of “New Hellenism” than his bourgeois well-being.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 1, 1981
44 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (6 votes)
Language
EL
Original language
Country
Greece
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EL
Production Companies
- Greek Film Centre
- Apostolos Papaefstathiou
- Cinetic
Frequently Asked Questions
What is When the Greeks about?
At the turn of the twentieth century a young merchant is abducted by a group of brigands who are sheltered in a remote mountainous area of Greece aiming to extract ransom from his wealthy family. T...
Who directed When the Greeks?
When the Greeks was directed by Lakis Papastathis.
How long is When the Greeks?
When the Greeks has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was When the Greeks released?
When the Greeks was released on April 1, 1981 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in When the Greeks?
The main cast of When the Greeks includes Alexis Damianos, Kostas Arzoglou, Yorgos Sambanis, Stavros Mermigis, Michail Marmarinos.