The Beekeeper(1986)
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The Beekeeper Synopsis
Following the wedding of his daughter, stone-faced beekeeper Spyros makes an annual journey from the north of Greece to the south, traveling along with his hives. En route, he meets an erratic, young female drifter, with whom he strikes up an unusual, self-destructive relationship.
The Beekeeper (1986) is a drama film directed by Theo Angelopoulos, released on October 23, 1986 with a runtime of 2h 2m. It stars Marcello Mastroianni, Nadia Mourouzi, Serge Reggiani and Jenny Roussea. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 75 ratings.
- Director:
- Theo Angelopoulos
- Writers:
- Theo Angelopoulos, Dimitris Nollas, Tonino Guerra
- Producers:
- Theo Angelopoulos, Enzo Rispoli, Giuseppe Colombo
- Cinematographer:
- Giorgos Arvanitis
- Composer:
- Eleni Karaindrou
- Production:
- International Cinema Company (ICC), Theo Angelopoulos Films, ERT, mk2 Films, Greek Film Centre, Rai 3
- Status:
- Released
The Beekeeper (1986) Trailer
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The Beekeeper Cast & Crew
Main cast
Marcello Mastroianni
as Spyros
Nadia Mourouzi
as The Girl
Serge Reggiani
as Sick Man
Jenny Roussea
as Anna
Dinos Iliopoulos
as Spyros' Friend
Vasia Panagopoulou
as Spyros' Youngest Daughter
- Iakovos Panotas
Iakovos Panotas
as Mihalis
Stamatis Gardelis
Mihalis Giannatos
Karyofyllia Karabeti
as Spyros' Eldest Daughter
Konstantinos Konstantopoulos
as Stefanos
Nikos Kouros
as Spyros' Friend
Key crew
Directed by Theo Angelopoulos, written by Theo Angelopoulos, Dimitris Nollas and Tonino Guerra, produced by Theo Angelopoulos, Enzo Rispoli and Giuseppe Colombo.
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The Beekeeper Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 75 ratings.
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The Beekeeper – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Beekeeper online?
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The Beekeeper (1986) is available to stream on filmingo, and to rent or buy from filmingo. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Beekeeper?
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The main cast of The Beekeeper (1986) includes Marcello Mastroianni, Nadia Mourouzi, Serge Reggiani, Jenny Roussea and Dinos Iliopoulos. The film was directed by Theo Angelopoulos. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Beekeeper released?
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The Beekeeper was released on October 23, 1986 and runs for 2h 2m.
Is The Beekeeper worth watching?
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The Beekeeper (1986) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 75 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Beekeeper?
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