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Eleni

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In 1948, after arranging for her children to flee to America to escape the turbulence of the Greek Civil War, Eleni Gage (Kate Nelligan) is executed by the communists occupying her village. Decades later, her son, Nick (John Malkovich), a successful journalist, is made a bureau chief for the New York Times in Athens, Greece. As he remembers his childhood and his mother's courage, Nick gladly returns home to find out who was responsible for her death -- and take revenge.
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Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times Jan 1, 2000
3/4
Malkovich is developing into one of the great strong quiet zones of contemporary film acting. His characters internalize their feelings. Go to Full Review Nicholas Bell IONCINEMA.com Sep 30, 2020
2/5
Eleni fails to rightly capture the significant turmoil wreaked by Communism on Greece during the 1940s and 1950s, and may be most notable as a conversation starter on these talking points. Go to Full Review Mary Ann Brussat Spirituality & Practice Aug 22, 2004
5/5
An extraordinary movie about a heroic Greek woman with an outstanding performance by Kate Nelligan. Go to Full Review Daniel M. Kimmel Worcester Telegram & Gazette May 28, 2004
3/5
Lori Hoffman Atlantic City Weekly Feb 13, 2004
3/5
Mike McGranaghan Aisle Seat Mar 4, 2003
3/5
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Stephen C @bob25009 Jul 4, 2025 Success in 1 hour and 57 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Feb 17, 2013 Seen It and as it is a true story, based on Nicholas Gage's book, I recommend everyone, read it or see it.I saw it in Santo Domingo like 4 times and they cut out a part.Then I bought it on Vhs and saw the whole movie.It is sad but wonderful.ALL MOTHERS(especially Anna), should see this.(You would totally get it). See more Nov 3, 2012 A movie about the crimes of communists in the greek civil war. See more Oct 17, 2012 A movie about the crimes of communists in the greek civil war. See more Jan 19, 2011 ÐдлиÑеР1/2 ÑилР1/4,Ð 1/2Ð 3/4 пР3/4вÑ,Ð 3/4ÑÐ 1/2Ð 3/4 искÑивÑваÑе Ð 1/2а исÑ,Ð 3/4ÑиÑ~аÑ,а за деÑаÑ,а-бегалÑи,Ð 1/2е е Ð 1/2и ÑÑдР1/2Ð 3/4,лÑÑ"еÑ,Ð 3/4 кР3/4и сÑ,Ð 3/4Ñ~аÑ, зад ÑилР1/4Ð 3/4в се сР3/4 гÑÑкР3/4 пР3/4Ñ,еклР3/4 See more Read all reviews
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Peter Yates

Director

Kate Nelligan

Eleni

John Malkovich

Nicholas `'Nick'` Gage

Linda Hunt

Katina

Oliver Cotton

Katis

Ronald Pickup

Spiro

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Synopsis In 1948, after arranging for her children to flee to America to escape the turbulence of the Greek Civil War, Eleni Gage (Kate Nelligan) is executed by the communists occupying her village. Decades later, her son, Nick (John Malkovich), a successful journalist, is made a bureau chief for the New York Times in Athens, Greece. As he remembers his childhood and his mother's courage, Nick gladly returns home to find out who was responsible for her death -- and take revenge.
Director
Peter Yates
Producer
Nick Vanoff, Mark Pick, Nicolas Gage
Screenwriter
Steve Tesich
Production Co
CBS Entertainment Productions, CBS Theatrical Films
Rating
PG
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 22, 2020
Runtime
1h 57m
Sound Mix
Surround
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