Escape to Athena
1979, English. Directed by George P. Cosmatos.
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During the World War II, the prisoners of a German camp in a Greek island are trying to escape. They not only want their freedom, but also seek an ineffable treasure hidden in a monastery at the summit of the island's mountain.
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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MovieMeCast & crew
- George P. CosmatosDirector
- Roger MooreOtto Hecht
- Telly SavalasZeno
- David NivenProfessor Blake
- Stefanie PowersDottie Del Mar
- Claudia CardinaleEleana
- Richard RoundtreeNat Judson
- Sonny BonoBruno Rotelli
- Elliott GouldCharlie
- Anthony ValentineVolkmann
- Siegfried RauchBraun
- Michael SheardSergeant Mann
- Richard WrenReistoffer
Details
- Released
- 21 May 1979
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Richard S. Lochte, Edward Anhalt, George P. Cosmatos
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Escape to Athena: quick answers
Is Escape to Athena worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.7/10 from 142 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Escape to Athena?
Escape to Athena runs 125 minutes (2h 5m).
Does Escape to Athena have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Escape to Athena. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Escape to Athena parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Escape to Athena is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Escape to Athena on?
Escape to Athena isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Escape to Athena?
If you liked Escape to Athena, try Swashbuckler, Kelly's Heroes, The Warriors Gate.
Who directed Escape to Athena?
Escape to Athena (1979) was directed by George P. Cosmatos and stars Roger Moore, Telly Savalas, David Niven.