The Aegean Tragedy (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1961, The Aegean Tragedy is a history and documentary film directed by Basil Maros, running about 78 minutes.
What it’s about. Documentary on the Greek history of the first half of the 20th century, from the Balkan wars until December events, with a special emphasis on the Asia Minor Catastrophe and its aftermath, through filmed documents by Joseph Hep, George Prokopiou, Achilleas Mandras, Philopimenas Finos, Gabriel Loggos and Kyriakos Kourbetis.
Who’s in it. The Aegean Tragedy stars Vassilis Zochos as Narrator, Winston Churchill as Self (archive footage), Adolf Hitler as Self (archive footage) and King George VI of the United Kingdom as Self (archive footage), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Aegean Tragedy has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Aegean Tragedy page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Aegean Tragedy tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Aegean Tragedy (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Aegean Tragedy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Aegean Tragedy worth watching?
- The Aegean Tragedy holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy history and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Aegean Tragedy?
- The Aegean Tragedy stars Vassilis Zochos, Winston Churchill, Adolf Hitler, King George VI of the United Kingdom and Ioannis Metaxas.
- When was The Aegean Tragedy released?
- The Aegean Tragedy was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.