Evening in Byzantium (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film
Released in 1978, Evening in Byzantium is a drama and tv movie film directed by Jerry London, running about 200 minutes.
What it’s about. While the prestigious Cannes Film Festival goes on around him, American movie producer Jesse Craig struggles to develop a pitch-worthy thriller about a terrorist plot. Before long, Craig becomes concerned that a shocking act of real-life terrorism already may be underway. Meanwhile, radical actor Bret Easton works in cahoots with a group of extremists to coordinate the hijacking of a trio of passenger planes in a devastating, multi-city nuclear attack.
Who’s in it. Evening in Byzantium stars Glenn Ford as Jesse Craig, Eddie Albert as Brian Murphy, Vince Edwards as Bret Easton and Patrick Macnee as Ian Waldeigh, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Evening in Byzantium page.
If you liked it. Fans of Evening in Byzantium tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Evening in Byzantium (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Evening in Byzantium change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Evening in Byzantium?
- Evening in Byzantium stars Glenn Ford, Eddie Albert, Vince Edwards, Patrick Macnee and Gregory Sierra.
- When was Evening in Byzantium released?
- Evening in Byzantium was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 200 minutes.