Escape to Athena 1979
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What is Escape to Athena?
Escape to Athena is a film first released in 1979. Catalogued under Adventure, Comedy, War, Action.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1979
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 125 minutes
- Release date
- May 21, 1979
- Studios
- ITC Entertainment
- Genres
- Adventure, Comedy, War, Action
- Updated
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Overview
Escape to Athena is a film first released in 1979. Catalogued under Adventure, Comedy, War, Action. Produced and broadcast by ITC Entertainment. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“World War II prisoners on a Greek island plot an escape while seeking a hidden treasure.”
- features an ensemble cast including Roger Moore and David Niven
- combines adventure comedy and war elements
- has a user score of fifty-eight percent on kinobox
- runtime is two hours and five minutes
Watch it if you enjoy star-studded World War II adventure comedies with a treasure hunt element.
The film contains war-related themes and action appropriate for its PG rating.
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Frequently asked questions
When was Escape to Athena released in the US?
It was released on 06/06/1979.
Who directed the film?
It was directed by George P. Cosmatos.
What genres does the film belong to?
It falls under adventure, comedy, war, and action.
Who stars in the film?
The cast includes Roger Moore, Telly Savalas, David Niven, Stefanie Powers, Claudia Cardinale, Richard Roundtree, Sonny Bono, and Elliott Gould.
What is the basic plot of the film?
Prisoners in a German camp on a Greek island attempt to escape and find a hidden treasure in a monastery.
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