Revanche (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1983, Revanche is a drama film directed by Nikos Vergitsis, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. During the night of the big earthquake that shook Athens in 1981, Yannis, a 30-year-old cinephile, falls in love with his best friend Yorgos’ girlfriend who allows him to sleep next to her feeling her breast. Yannis and Eva have to overcome Yorgos’ jealousy as well as the ups and downs of their own affair. Since they all seem to be suffering, they form a trio and manage to live together in harmony for some time but then a well-hidden secret from the men’s political activism in the past is about to hit them like a new earthquake.
Who’s in it. Revanche stars Antonis Kafetzopoulos as Giannis Alexakis, Yiota Festa as Eva, Panos Iliopoulos as Giorgos Karras and Dimitris Poulikakos as Vasilis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Revanche 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 Revanche page.
If you liked it. Fans of Revanche tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Revanche (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Revanche change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Revanche worth watching?
- Revanche holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Revanche?
- Revanche stars Antonis Kafetzopoulos, Yiota Festa, Panos Iliopoulos, Dimitris Poulikakos and Angela Brouskou.
- When was Revanche released?
- Revanche was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.