Brother Anna (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1963, Brother Anna is an adventure film directed by Grigoris Grigoriou, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. Andreas, nephew of the abbot of the Monastery of Dionysios, who died eight years previously, arrives at Agion Oros (Mount Athos) with a team of smugglers of antiquities, with the intention of stealing a gold cross set with precious gems, known as the Cross of Alexander the Great. He earns the trust of the meek and hospitable monks. However, a Jewish girl, Anna - whom, while still a baby during the war, her father had entrusted to the care of the hermit Vasileios - continues to pretend she is a young monk. She manages gradually to discover the entire scheme and acts to foil their plot.
Who’s in it. Brother Anna stars Petros Fyssoun as Andreas, Manos Katrakis as Father Vasileios, Xenia Kalogeropoulou as Anna and Byron Pallis as Aldo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Brother Anna has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Brother Anna page.
If you liked it. Fans of Brother Anna tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Brother Anna (1963)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Brother Anna change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Brother Anna worth watching?
- Brother Anna holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Brother Anna?
- Brother Anna stars Petros Fyssoun, Manos Katrakis, Xenia Kalogeropoulou, Byron Pallis and Mitsos Ligizos.
- When was Brother Anna released?
- Brother Anna was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.