Excursion (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1966, Excursion is a drama, war and romance film directed by Takis Kanellopoulos, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. 1941 and the war culminates. The wife of a lieutenant and a sergeant fall madly in love. Times and circumstances -military service, marriage, friendship between the two men- forbid this love, but do not negate it. When the lieutenant is injured and taken to hospital, the two lovers, against all odds, dare the only possible way out: he defects, she leaves her husband, and they begin a journey without return towards the border.
Who’s in it. Excursion stars Lili Papayanni as Eirini, Lily Papagianni as Eirini, Angelos Antonopoulos as Kostas and Kostas Karagiorgis as Stratos, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Excursion has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Excursion page.
If you liked it. Fans of Excursion tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Excursion (1966)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Excursion change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Excursion worth watching?
- Excursion holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Excursion?
- Excursion stars Lili Papayanni, Lily Papagianni, Angelos Antonopoulos, Kostas Karagiorgis and Dimitris Gakidis.
- When was Excursion released?
- Excursion was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.