Eleni

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Eleni

PG

1985

1h 57m

Drama

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In 1948, after arranging for her children to flee to America to escape the turbulence of the Greek Civil War, Eleni Gage (Kate Nelligan) is executed by the communists occupying her village. Decades later, her son, Nick (John Malkovich), a successful journalist, is made a bureau chief for the New York Times in Athens, Greece. As he remembers his childhood and his mother's courage, Nick gladly returns home to find out who was responsible for her death -- and take revenge.

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Roger Ebert

Chicago Sun-Times

Malkovich is developing into one of the great strong quiet zones of contemporary film acting. His characters internalize their feelings.

Rated: 3/4

Jan 1, 2000

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Nicholas Bell

IONCINEMA.com

Eleni fails to rightly capture the significant turmoil wreaked by Communism on Greece during the 1940s and 1950s, and may be most notable as a conversation starter on these talking points.

Rated: 2/5

Sep 30, 2020

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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat

Spirituality & Practice

An extraordinary movie about a heroic Greek woman with an outstanding performance by Kate Nelligan.

Rated: 5/5

Aug 22, 2004

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Daniel M. Kimmel

Worcester Telegram & Gazette

Rated: 3/5

May 28, 2004

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Lori Hoffman

Atlantic City Weekly

Rated: 3/5

Feb 13, 2004

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Mike McGranaghan

Aisle Seat

Rated: 3/5

Mar 4, 2003

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Stephen C

Success in 1 hour and 57 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/04/25

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Audience Member

Seen It and as it is a true story, based on Nicholas Gage's book, I recommend everyone, read it or see it.I saw it in Santo Domingo like 4 times and they cut out a part.Then I bought it on Vhs and saw the whole movie.It is sad but wonderful.ALL MOTHERS(especially Anna), should see this.(You would totally get it).

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/24/23

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A movie about the crimes of communists in the greek civil war.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/23/23

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A movie about the crimes of communists in the greek civil war.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/15/23

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aaron s

You've pictured the wrong Aaron Schwartz in the cast. - Aaron Schwartz

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/30/23

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Synopsis

In 1948, after arranging for her children to flee to America to escape the turbulence of the Greek Civil War, Eleni Gage (Kate Nelligan) is executed by the communists occupying her village. Decades later, her son, Nick (John Malkovich), a successful journalist, is made a bureau chief for the New York Times in Athens, Greece. As he remembers his childhood and his mother's courage, Nick gladly returns home to find out who was responsible for her death -- and take revenge.

Director: Peter Yates
Producer: Nick Vanoff, Mark Pick, Nicolas Gage
Screenwriter: Steve Tesich
Production Co: CBS Entertainment Productions, CBS Theatrical Films
Rating: PG
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 22, 2020
Runtime: 1h 57m
Sound Mix: Surround

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