Η φόνισσα (1974): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1974 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1974, Η φόνισσα is a drama film directed by Costas Ferris, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s 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, 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.
Who’s in it. Η φόνισσα stars Maria Alkaiou as Frankogiannou, Natalia Alkaiou, Kostas Darlasis and Elpidoforos Gotsis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Η φόνισσα has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Η φόνισσα page.
If you liked it. Fans of Η φόνισσα tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
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- Where can I watch Η φόνισσα (1974)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Η φόνισσα change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Η φόνισσα worth watching?
- Η φόνισσα holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Η φόνισσα?
- Η φόνισσα stars Maria Alkaiou, Natalia Alkaiou, Kostas Darlasis, Elpidoforos Gotsis and Eleni Ioannou.
- When was Η φόνισσα released?
- Η φόνισσα was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.