Αιχμάλωτοι του Μίσους (1972): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1972, Αιχμάλωτοι του Μίσους is a drama film directed by Nikos Foskolos, running about 101 minutes.

What it’s about. Viky, a Greek from Africa, returns in shock to her homeland after the riots in the Congo, where she saw almost all of her family killed before her very eyes. In Athens, the businessman Angelos von Zirach, of German origin, helps her brother avoid financial disaster, but also helps her launch a career as a singer and dancer. Viky falls in love with him and agrees to marry him, inviting the wrath of his secretary and lover Tzina, who, in order to get even with him, reveals to Vicky that Angelos' ships don't transport food, medicine and indispensable articles to Africa, but guns, ammunition and even mercenaries. Viky is shocked. She turns in von Zirach to the police and leaves. After some years, she returns to him with their son Freiderikos, when von Zirach has donated his fortune to the orphans of Biafra.

Who’s in it. Αιχμάλωτοι του Μίσους stars Zoe Laskari as Vicky Kouvariotou, Kostas Karras as Angelos von Zirach, Eleni Anousaki as Tzina and Grigoris Vafias, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Αιχμάλωτοι του Μίσους has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Αιχμάλωτοι του Μίσους page.

If you liked it. Fans of Αιχμάλωτοι του Μίσους tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.