Eleni(1985)
The Echo of a Mother's Voice. Fuels a Son's Revenge.
Eleni 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.
Eleni (1985) is a drama and history film directed by Peter Yates, released on November 1, 1985 with a runtime of 1h 54m. It stars Kate Nelligan, John Malkovich, Linda Hunt and Oliver Cotton. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 20 ratings.
- Director:
- Peter Yates
- Writers:
- Steve Tesich, Nicholas Gage
- Cinematographer:
- Billy Williams
- Composer:
- Bruce Smeaton
- Production:
- Eleni Productions, CBS Theatrical Films
- Status:
- Released
Eleni Cast & Crew
Main cast
Kate Nelligan
as Eleni
John Malkovich
as Nicholas 'Nick' Gage
Linda Hunt
as Katina
Oliver Cotton
as Katis
Ronald Pickup
as Spiro
Rosalie Crutchley
as Grandmother
Glenne Headly
as Joan
Dimitra Arliss
as Ana (Czechoslovakia)
Steve Plytas
as Christos
Lisa Jakub
as Katis' Granddaughter
Key crew
Directed by Peter Yates, written by Steve Tesich and Nicholas Gage.
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Eleni Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 20 ratings.
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Eleni – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Eleni online?
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Eleni (1985) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Eleni?
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The main cast of Eleni (1985) includes Kate Nelligan, John Malkovich, Linda Hunt, Oliver Cotton and Ronald Pickup. The film was directed by Peter Yates. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Eleni released?
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Eleni was released on November 1, 1985 and runs for 1h 54m.
Is Eleni worth watching?
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Eleni (1985) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 20 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.