The Fear (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 1966, The Fear is a drama and crime film directed by Kostas Manoussakis, running about 116 minutes.
What it’s about. In this disturbing family drama, a prosperous middle-aged farmer takes up gambling and whoring at the expense of his devoted second wife. Meanwhile, his son the pervert becomes fascinated with the family's maid, a deaf-mute.
Who’s in it. The Fear stars Elli Fotiou as Chrysa, Anestis Vlahos as Anestis Kanalis, Spiros Focás as Nikos and Elena Nathanail as Anna Kanali, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, The Fear 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 Fear page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Fear tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Fear (1966)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Fear change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Fear worth watching?
- The Fear holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Fear?
- The Fear stars Elli Fotiou, Anestis Vlahos, Spiros Focás, Elena Nathanail and Mairi Hronopoulou.
- When was The Fear released?
- The Fear was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.