Bordello (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 6.9

Released in 1985, Bordello is a drama film directed by Nikos Koundouros, running about 130 minutes.
What it’s about. Crete 1897. Greek rebels gained their freedom by fighting in the mountains. An allied fleet of French, English, Italian and Russian warships anchored in the port of Chania in protecting Greek and Turkish inhabitants. Rosa Bonaparte, accompanied by twelve girls off at a deserted beach with all the equipment of a Marseille brothel. Installed in a wing of a huge, ruined former Town Hall, where the officers of the allied fleet meet and entertain in the evenings surrounded by undercover agents, military connectors, and speculators : an East-West mosaic of languages, costumes and intrigue ...
Who’s in it. Bordello stars Marina Vlady as Rosa Vonaparte, Eleonora Stathopoulou as Sarah, Vasilis Laggos as Vasilis and Agapi Manoura as Emma, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Bordello 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 Bordello page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bordello tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bordello (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bordello change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Bordello worth watching?
- Bordello holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bordello?
- Bordello stars Marina Vlady, Eleonora Stathopoulou, Vasilis Laggos, Agapi Manoura and Aris Retsos.
- When was Bordello released?
- Bordello was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.
