The Murderess (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1974, The Murderess is a drama film directed by Costas Ferris, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. An adaptation of one of the greatest greek novellas ('The Murderess' by Alexandros Papadiamantis). Fragkogiannou (Maria Alkaiou), a hard-done by, deranged woman after a life full of hardship, recalls the past by her newborn girl grandchild’s crib. Her mother was a wicked woman and one of her sons was a criminal. Lost in a haze, she strangles the baby as she is concvinced that girls can cause their family only trouble. Later, she lets a little girl drown in a well, while she drowns three other little girls, one of whom is a newborn baby. This is her way of sparing children and parents of the inevitable suffering in life.
Who’s in it. The Murderess stars Maria Alkaiou as Frankogiannou, Natalia Alkaiou, Kostas Darlasis and Elpidoforos Gotsis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Murderess 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 The Murderess page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Murderess tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Murderess (1974)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Murderess change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Murderess worth watching?
- The Murderess holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Murderess?
- The Murderess stars Maria Alkaiou, Natalia Alkaiou, Kostas Darlasis, Elpidoforos Gotsis and Eleni Ioannou.
- When was The Murderess released?
- The Murderess was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.