17 Bullets for an Angel (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1981, 17 Bullets for an Angel is a drama and war film directed by Takis Vougiouklakis, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Iro Konstantopoulou was thirteen years old when the Germans invaded Greece. Despite her age, however, she got involved with the resistance. When she was arrested for the first time, her rich father managed to set her free, and she fell in love with a young doctor who took care of her injuries following torture. A little before the withdrawal of the Germans, she participated in the blowing up of a train that was transporting ammunition, and she was arrested again, but this time no one could save her. She was executed at the Chaïdari camp, along with forty-nine other prisoners.
Who’s in it. 17 Bullets for an Angel stars Mary Vidali as Iro Konstadopoulou, Nikos Apergis as Fotis, Gelly Mavropoulou as Eleni Konstadopoulou and Olga Politou as Lela Karagianni, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, 17 Bullets for an Angel sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 17 Bullets for an Angel page.
If you liked it. Fans of 17 Bullets for an Angel tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
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- Where can I watch 17 Bullets for an Angel (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for 17 Bullets for an Angel change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is 17 Bullets for an Angel worth watching?
- 17 Bullets for an Angel holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in 17 Bullets for an Angel?
- 17 Bullets for an Angel stars Mary Vidali, Nikos Apergis, Gelly Mavropoulou, Olga Politou and Hristos Nomikos.
- When was 17 Bullets for an Angel released?
- 17 Bullets for an Angel was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.