Eleni
"The Echo of a Mother's Voice. Fuels a Son's Revenge."
Originally released in 1985. Eleni is a drama/history film. directed by Peter Yates.
Starring Kate Nelligan, John Malkovich, and Linda Hunt
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 1, 1985
40 years ago
Runtime
1h 54m
114 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (16 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Eleni Productions
- CBS Theatrical Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eleni about?
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 plo...
Who directed Eleni?
Eleni was directed by Peter Yates.
How long is Eleni?
Eleni has a runtime of 1 hours and 54 minutes (114 minutes total).
When was Eleni released?
Eleni was released on November 1, 1985 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Eleni?
The main cast of Eleni includes Kate Nelligan, John Malkovich, Linda Hunt, Oliver Cotton, Ronald Pickup.