The Murderess
Originally released in 1974. The Murderess is a drama film. directed by Costas Ferris.
Starring Maria Alkaiou, Natalia Alkaiou, and Kostas Darlasis
Synopsis
An adaptation of one of the greatest greek novellas ('The Murderess' by Alexandros Papadiamantis). Fragkogiannou (Maria Alkaiou), a hard-done by, deranged woman after a life full of hardship, recalls the past by her newborn girl grandchild’s crib. Her mother was a wicked woman and one of her sons was a criminal. Lost in a haze, she strangles the baby as she is concvinced that girls can cause their family only trouble. Later, she lets a little girl drown in a well, while she drowns three other little girls, one of whom is a newborn baby. This is her way of sparing children and parents of the inevitable suffering in life.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 13, 1974
51 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (2 votes)
Language
EL
Original language
Country
Greece
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EL
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Murderess about?
An adaptation of one of the greatest greek novellas ('The Murderess' by Alexandros Papadiamantis). Fragkogiannou (Maria Alkaiou), a hard-done by, deranged woman after a life full of hardship, reca...
Who directed The Murderess?
The Murderess was directed by Costas Ferris.
How long is The Murderess?
The Murderess has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was The Murderess released?
The Murderess was released on June 13, 1974 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Murderess?
The main cast of The Murderess includes Maria Alkaiou, Natalia Alkaiou, Kostas Darlasis, Elpidoforos Gotsis, Eleni Ioannou.