When the Greeks (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1981, When the Greeks is a drama, adventure and war film directed by Lakis Papastathis, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. At the turn of the twentieth century a young merchant is abducted by a group of brigands who are sheltered in a remote mountainous area of Greece aiming to extract ransom from his wealthy family. The young man develops a kind of sympathy to the arch-brigand and realizes that the underground life and moral code of his kidnappers actually represent a more genuine expression of “New Hellenism” than his bourgeois well-being.
Who’s in it. When the Greeks stars Alexis Damianos, Kostas Arzoglou, Yorgos Sambanis and Stavros Mermigis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, When the Greeks 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 When the Greeks page.
If you liked it. Fans of When the Greeks tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch When the Greeks (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for When the Greeks change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is When the Greeks worth watching?
- When the Greeks holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in When the Greeks?
- When the Greeks stars Alexis Damianos, Kostas Arzoglou, Yorgos Sambanis, Stavros Mermigis and Michail Marmarinos.
- When was When the Greeks released?
- When the Greeks was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.