Eleni
1985, English. Directed by Peter Yates.
The Echo of a Mother's Voice. Fuels a Son's Revenge.
Nick is a writer in New York when he gets posted to a bureau in Greece. He has waited 30 years for this. He wants to know why his mother was killed in the civil war years earlier. In a parallel plot line we see Nick as a young boy and his family as they struggle to survive in the occupied Greek hillside. The plot lines converge as Nick's investigations bring him closer to the answers.
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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- Released
- 1 November 1985
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Steve Tesich
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How long is Eleni?
Eleni runs 114 minutes (1h 54m).
Does Eleni have a post-credits scene?
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Is Eleni suitable for kids?
Eleni is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What movies are like Eleni?
If you liked Eleni, try A Talking Picture, The Year of Living Dangerously, The Garden of the Finzi-Continis.
Who directed Eleni?
Eleni (1985) was directed by Peter Yates and stars Kate Nelligan, John Malkovich, Linda Hunt.