Eleni (1985)
Movie 1h 54m ★ 5.9/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, teach me something
Dating from 1985, Eleni sits in the drama and history corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Peter Yates. The cast includes John Malkovich, Glenne Headly and Ronald Pickup. The running time is 1h 54m. Audiences give it a mixed score of 5.9 out of 10.
Synopsis
Nick is a writer in New York when he gets posted to a bureau in Greece. He has waited 30 years for this. He wants to know why his mother was killed in the civil war years earlier. In a parallel plot line we see Nick as a young boy and his family as they struggle to survive in the occupied Greek hillside. The plot lines converge as Nick's investigations bring him closer to the answers.
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Cast & crew
- Peter YatesDirector
- John Malkovichas Nicholas 'Nick' Gage
- Glenne Headlyas Joan
- Ronald Pickupas Spiro
- Linda Huntas Katina
- Oliver Cottonas Katis
- Kate Nelliganas Eleni
- Lisa Jakubas Katis' Granddaughter
- Rosalie Crutchleyas Grandmother
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Questions about Eleni
- What genre is Eleni?
- Eleni is categorised as Drama, History.
- Who stars in Eleni?
- John Malkovich, Glenne Headly, Ronald Pickup, Linda Hunt, Oliver Cotton appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Eleni?
- Peter Yates directed Eleni.
- How long is Eleni?
- Eleni runs for 1h 54m (114 minutes).
- Is Eleni worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 5.9/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Eleni?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
