Γράμμος (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film
Released in 1971, Γράμμος is a war film directed by Ilias Mahairas, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. During the German Occupation, two brothers, Takis and Christos, fight the invaders with great ferocity. Both of them belong to resistance groups – different ones. After the withdrawal of the Germans, the two brothers find themselves in rival camps. One is a captain of ELAS (Greek People’s Liberation Army) and the other one a captain in the Greek army. In the attempt by ELAS to seize the Makrygiannis Gendarmerie Regiment, one of the brothers is killed. A little before the Civil War breaks out, the other brother is transferred to Florina. There, the heroes will experience the tragic events of the Civil War, until the complete collapse of the partisans on the ridges of Mt. Grammos.
Who’s in it. Γράμμος stars Marlen Papoulia as Maria, Lefteris Giftopoulos as Hristos, Hristoforos Zikas as Giorgos and Ilia Livykou as Mother, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Γράμμος page.
If you liked it. Fans of Γράμμος tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Γράμμος (1971)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Γράμμος change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Γράμμος?
- Γράμμος stars Marlen Papoulia, Lefteris Giftopoulos, Hristoforos Zikas, Ilia Livykou and Kostas Bakalis.
- When was Γράμμος released?
- Γράμμος was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.