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Escape to Athena (1979)

Movie ★ 5.8 125 min

Adventure Comedy War Action

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.

George P. Cosmatos Director

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Quick facts

Released
May 21, 1979
Runtime
125 min
Rating
PG
IMDb
tt0079117
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English, German, Greek
Studio
ITC Entertainment

Themes

Cast

Roger Moore Roger Moore Otto Hecht Telly Savalas Telly Savalas Zeno David Niven David Niven Professor Blake Stefanie Powers Stefanie Powers Dottie Del Mar Claudia Cardinale Claudia Cardinale Eleana Richard Roundtree Richard Roundtree Nat Judson Sonny Bono Sonny Bono Bruno Rotelli Elliott Gould Elliott Gould Charlie Anthony Valentine Anthony Valentine Volkmann Siegfried Rauch Siegfried Rauch Braun Michael Sheard Michael Sheard Sergeant Mann Richard Wren Reistoffer Philip Locke Philip Locke Vogel Steve Ubels Lantz Paul Picerni Paul Picerni Zeno's Man Paul Stassino Paul Stassino Zeno's Man Manolis Peletis Stassia Stakis

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Frequently asked questions

What is Escape to Athena about?
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.
Who directed Escape to Athena?
Escape to Athena was directed by George P. Cosmatos.
Who stars in Escape to Athena?
Escape to Athena stars Roger Moore, Telly Savalas, David Niven, Stefanie Powers.
When was Escape to Athena released?
Escape to Athena is a 1979 adventure, comedy, war, action film.
Where can I watch Escape to Athena?
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