Greek Cinema and T.V., Greek Themes
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1. Zorba the Greek (1964)
Not Rated | 142 min | Comedy, Drama
An uptight English writer travelling to Crete, on a matter of business, finds his life changed forever when he meets the gregarious Alexis Zorba.
Director: Michael Cacoyannis | Stars: Anthony Quinn, Alan Bates, Irene Papas, Lila Kedrova
Votes: 24,123
2. Never on Sunday (1960)
Not Rated | 97 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
An American scholar in Greece sets about improving the prostitute with whom he is infatuated.
Director: Jules Dassin | Stars: Melina Mercouri, Jules Dassin, Giorgos Foundas, Titos Vandis
Votes: 6,148
3. Ulysses' Gaze (1995)
Unrated | 176 min | Drama, War
An exiled filmmaker finally returns to his home country where former mysteries and afflictions of his early life come back to haunt him once more.
Director: Theodoros Angelopoulos | Stars: Harvey Keitel, Maia Morgenstern, Erland Josephson, Thanasis Vengos
Votes: 7,446 | Gross: $0.04M
4. Attilas '74 (1975)
103 min | Documentary
An indictment of the protagonists in the Cypriot civil war.
Director: Michael Cacoyannis | Stars: Michael Cacoyannis, Rauf Denktas, Glafkos Klerides, Archbishop Makarios
Votes: 299
5. America America (1963)
Approved | 174 min | Adventure, Drama
A young Greek stops at nothing to secure a passage to America.
Director: Elia Kazan | Stars: Stathis Giallelis, Frank Wolff, Elena Karam, Harry Davis
Votes: 5,996
6. The Rehearsal (1974)
92 min | Drama
A recreation of how the Greek military junta that started in 1967 tragically affected university students.
Director: Jules Dassin | Stars: Melina Mercouri, Mikis Theodorakis, Rénos Mandis, Stathis Giallelis
Votes: 180
7. Boy on a Dolphin (1957)
Not Rated | 111 min | Adventure, Drama, Romance
A woman who finds a treasure is torn between two men: one who wants to sell it, and one who wants to donate it to Greece.
Director: Jean Negulesco | Stars: Alan Ladd, Clifton Webb, Sophia Loren, Alexis Minotis
Votes: 1,905
8. A Neighborhood Named 'The Dream' (1961)
95 min | Drama
The stories of poor people living in a neighborhood in Athens and their difficulties.
Director: Alekos Alexandrakis | Stars: Alekos Alexandrakis, Manos Katrakis, Aliki Georgouli, Spyros Mousouris
Votes: 946
9. Clash of the Titans (1981)
PG | 118 min | Action, Adventure, Family
Perseus must battle Medusa and the Kraken to save the Princess Andromeda.
Director: Desmond Davis | Stars: Laurence Olivier, Harry Hamlin, Claire Bloom, Maggie Smith
Votes: 47,792 | Gross: $41.09M
10. Troy (2004)
R | 163 min | Adventure, Drama
An adaptation of Homer's great epic, the film follows the assault on Troy by the united Greek forces and chronicles the fates of the men involved.
Director: Wolfgang Petersen | Stars: Brad Pitt, Eric Bana, Orlando Bloom, Julian Glover
Votes: 570,834 | Gross: $133.38M
11. Alexander (2004)
R | 175 min | Action, Biography, Drama
Alexander, the King of Macedonia and one of the greatest army leaders in the history of warfare, conquers much of the known world.
Director: Oliver Stone | Stars: Colin Farrell, Anthony Hopkins, Rosario Dawson, Angelina Jolie
Votes: 176,720 | Gross: $34.30M
12. The Guns of Navarone (1961)
Not Rated | 158 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
A team of Allied saboteurs is assigned an impossible mission: infiltrate an impregnable Nazi-held Greek island and destroy the two enormous long-range field guns that prevent the rescue of 2,000 trapped British soldiers.
Director: J. Lee Thompson | Stars: David Niven, Gregory Peck, Anthony Quinn, Anthony Quayle
Votes: 55,437 | Gross: $28.90M
13. The Angry Hills (1959)
Approved | 105 min | Drama, War, Thriller
In 1941, the Greek resistance entrusts an American journalist with a secret Greek double-agent list that must reach London and not fall into German hands.
Director: Robert Aldrich | Stars: Robert Mitchum, Stanley Baker, Elisabeth Müller, Gia Scala
Votes: 1,153
14. The 11th Day (2005)
72 min | Documentary, War
"The 11th Day" chronicles the story of the men, women, and children of the Cretan civilian resistance movement and their relentless battle against Nazi occupation forces from 1941-1945.
Director: Christos Epperson | Stars: Chase Brandon, Patrick Leigh-Fermor, George Tzitzikas, Andre Gerolymatos
Votes: 85
15. My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002)
PG | 95 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
A young Greek woman falls in love with a non-Greek and struggles to get her family to accept him while she comes to terms with her heritage and cultural identity.
Director: Joel Zwick | Stars: Nia Vardalos, John Corbett, Michael Constantine, Christina Eleusiniotis
Votes: 144,694 | Gross: $241.44M
16. For Your Eyes Only (1981)
PG | 127 min | Action, Adventure, Thriller
Secret service agent James Bond is assigned to find a missing British vessel equipped with a weapons encryption device and prevent it from falling into enemy hands.
Director: John Glen | Stars: Roger Moore, Carole Bouquet, Topol, Lynn-Holly Johnson
Votes: 108,338 | Gross: $62.30M
17.
Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown (2013–2018)
Episode:
The Greek Islands
(2016)
TV-PG | 42 min | Documentary, Adventure
Tony visits the Greek Islands to kick off the new season of Parts Unknown in a region known for its sun, sand, and charming lifestyle, rich in history and known for its infamous healthy diet.
Director: Tom Vitale | Star: Tom Vitale
Votes: 106
18. A Dream of Kings (1969)
R | 110 min | Drama
A Greek American father of a dying boy decides to take his son to Greece to breathe the clean air of his ancestors, in an attempt to save the boy's life. However, money is a problem.
Director: Daniel Mann | Stars: Anthony Quinn, Irene Papas, Inger Stevens, Sam Levene
Votes: 559
19.
My Greek Table with Diane Kochilas (2016– )
Episode:
A Bite of Greek Red Wine
(2017)
Reality-TV
Enjoy a picnic in a Naoussa vineyard where one noble grape dominates the table: the local Xinomavro. Learn how this delicious wine pairs with a wide variety of Greek cuisine, and how you can incorporate it into your family's Greek menu.
Director: Juliet D'Annibale | Stars: Mihalis Boutaris, Stellios Boutaris, Yiannis Boutaris, Peru Kavalli
20.
Good Eats (1999–2012)
Episode:
My Big Fat Greek Sandwich
(2005)
TV-G | 21 min | Documentary, Comedy
The gyro may just be the perfect sandwich. Too bad you can't make one at home, or can you? Join host Alton Brown as he tackles rotisseries, tzatziki sauce and a pile of broken plates.
Stars: Alton Brown, Deb Duchon, Scott Poythress, Brett Soll
Votes: 16
21. The Warriors (1979)
R | 93 min | Action, Crime, Thriller
A street gang known as the Warriors must fight its way from the Bronx to its home turf on Coney Island when its members are falsely accused of assassinating a respected gang leader.
Director: Walter Hill | Stars: Michael Beck, James Remar, Dorsey Wright, Brian Tyler
Votes: 110,771 | Gross: $22.49M
22.
My Greek Table with Diane Kochilas (2016– )
Episode:
Chewing the Sea
(2019)
Reality-TV
Nothing speaks more to Greek cuisine, and to Greece itself, than traditional fishing boats plying the waters of a crystal-blue sea. Join Diane as she visits a local fisherman and taverna to learn the secrets behind sustainable fishing.
Director: Juliet D'Annibale | Stars: Diane Kochilas, Despina Veletakos, Dimitris Veletakos, Yannis Veletakos
23.
My Greek Table with Diane Kochilas (2016– )
Episode:
Kalimera! Breakfast and Brunch
(2019)
Reality-TV
From Greece's unique coffee culture to its soothing, vibrant herbal teas, Diane explores the first sips in everyday Greek life, then delves into sweet and savory regional breakfast and brunch specialties, from the islands to the mainland.
Director: Juliet D'Annibale | Star: Diane Kochilas
24. Summer Lovers (1982)
R | 98 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
A young American couple and a French woman engage in a threesome in the Greek Islands.
Director: Randal Kleiser | Stars: Peter Gallagher, Daryl Hannah, Valérie Quennessen, Barbara Rush
Votes: 4,490 | Gross: $4.97M
25.
Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. (2012– )
Episode:
Ancient Roots
(2014)
TV-PG | 53 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Henry Louis Gates Jr. explores the Greek ancestry of comedienne Tina Fey, comedian and radio host David Sedaris and journalist and TV host George Stephanopoulos.
Director: Josh Gleason | Stars: Tina Fey, Henry Louis Gates Jr., David Sedaris, George Stephanopoulos
Votes: 33
26.
Ancient Invisible Cities (2018)
Episode:
Athens
(2018)
TV-PG | 58 min | Documentary
Darius Arya shows how scanning technology reveal the hidden secrets of ancient Athens. From the buildings on the Acropolis to the silver mines and quarries beyond the city, he investigates ... See full summary »
Star: Darius Arya
Votes: 26
27.
My Greek Table with Diane Kochilas (2016– )
Episode:
The Athenian Riviera
(2020)
Reality-TV
One of the most charming aspects of Greece is the Athenian Riviera, with its gorgeous cafes, bustling nightlife, traditional fish markets, splendid yachting, and more. In her kitchen, Diane cooks three dishes inspired by Athens' Riviera.
Stars: Stratos Fedatori, Diane Kochilas, Eleus Petro
28.
60 Minutes (1968– )
Episode:
Stormy Daniels/The Greek Freak
(2018)
TV-PG | 43 min | Documentary, News
"Stormy Daniels" features an extended exclusive interview with the adult film actress who claims that she had a relationship with Donald Trump in 2006 and 2007. "The Greek Freak" profiles ... See full summary »
Stars: Anderson Cooper, Stormy Daniels, Trevor Potter, Michael Avenatti
Votes: 28
29. Lethal Nationalism: Genocide of the Greeks 1913-1923 (2019)
69 min | Documentary, War
The documentary chronicles the genocide of the Greeks, and other indigenous Christians, at the hands of the Ottoman and Nationalist Turks. Nearly a million Greeks were killed, while ... See full summary »
Director: Peter Lambrinatos | Star: Bill Kurtis
Votes: 62
30. Echoes of the Past (2021)
99 min | Drama
A fictional drama inspired by true events, the Massacre of Kalavryta, committed by invading German troops in Kalavryta, Greece, in December 1943.
Director: Nicholas Dimitropoulos | Stars: Max von Sydow, Alice Krige, Tomas Arana, Yorgo Voyagis
Votes: 1,313
31.
Christopher Kimball's Milk Street (2017– )
Episode:
A Taste of Crete
(2021)
TV-G | Documentary
Cooking in Crete with Marianna Leivaditaki; braised beef with dried figs and quick-pickled cabbage; shrimp, orzo, and zucchini with ouzo and mint.
Director: Jan Maliszewski | Stars: Sam Fore, Marianna Leivaditaki
32. Signs of Life (1968)
Not Rated | 91 min | Drama
Three wounded soldiers are removed from battle and given the task of looking after a fortress in a small coastal town. However, the pressures of isolation begin to take their toll on the men.
Director: Werner Herzog | Stars: Peter Brogle, Wolfgang Reichmann, Athina Zacharopoulou, Wolfgang von Ungern-Sternberg
Votes: 2,458
33. Z (1969)
M/PG | 127 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
The public murder of a prominent politician and doctor amid a violent demonstration is covered up by military and government officials. A tenacious magistrate is determined not to let them get away with it.
Director: Costa-Gavras | Stars: Yves Montand, Irene Papas, Jean-Louis Trintignant, François Périer
Votes: 31,364 | Gross: $0.08M
34. The Travelling Players (1975)
230 min | Drama, History, Music
Greece, 1939-1952: Fascist, Nazi, and Communist conflict, as seen through the eyes of a family of travelling provincial players.
Director: Theodoros Angelopoulos | Stars: Eva Kotamanidou, Vangelis Kazan, Aliki Georgouli, Kiriakos Katrivanos
Votes: 4,353
35.
My Greek Table with Diane Kochilas (2016– )
Episode:
Meze Society
(2017)
TV-G | 26 min | Reality-TV
Diane reveals the vast variety and robust flavors of the festive meze tradition of small plates of vibrant food meant to be shared. In Volos, she meets up with a Meze meister, and pushes the limits of meze at a cutting-edge restaurant.
Director: Juliet D'Annibale | Stars: Alexandros Alexandrou, Grigoris Chelmis, Andreas Diakodimitris, Diane Kochilas
36.
Christopher Kimball's Milk Street (2017– )
Episode:
Souvlaki and Flatbread
(2022)
TV-G | Documentary
Pork souvlaki with tzatziki and tomato-onion salad; yogurt and olive oil flatbreads; broken phyllo cake with orange and bay.
Stars: J.M. Hirsch, Marianna Leivaditaki
37.
My Greek Table with Diane Kochilas (2016– )
Episode:
The Lesvos Spirit
Reality-TV
Lesvos is among the most vibrant and fascinating Greek islands, where the crossroads of history is exemplified by local dishes featuring the sea's bounty, eggplant, and Ouzo. Diane gets an insider's taste with a good friend and local son.
Director: Juliet D'Annibale | Stars: Vasiliki Evaggelou, Maria Kaplanelli, Diane Kochilas, Maria Koutsoupi
38. Thieves' Highway (1949)
Passed | 94 min | Drama, Film-Noir, Thriller
A war veteran turned truck driver attempts to avenge the crippling and robbing of his father at the hands of an amoral produce scofflaw.
Director: Jules Dassin | Stars: Richard Conte, Valentina Cortese, Lee J. Cobb, Barbara Lawrence
Votes: 6,878
39. Triumph of the Spirit (1989)
R | 120 min | Biography, Drama, History
In Greece during World War II, a young Jewish boxer, his girlfriend, and their families are sent to Auschwitz. When the camp guards learn of his boxing abilities, they force him to participate in weekly boxing matches.
Director: Robert M. Young | Stars: Willem Dafoe, Edward James Olmos, Robert Loggia, Wendy Gazelle
Votes: 2,787 | Gross: $0.41M
40.
My Greek Table with Diane Kochilas (2016– )
Episode:
My Greek Dinner Party
(2023)
Reality-TV
Char-broiled cabbage "steaks" with pomegranate seeds and lemon zest; whole baked fish with leeks; Greek yogurt panna cotta.
41.
My Greek Table with Diane Kochilas (2016– )
Episode:
Everyday Greek Superfoods
(2022)
Reality-TV
Preparing a healthy meal with Greek superfoods; spiced carrot soup three ways; black-eyed pea salad with dried figs; pomegranate extra virgin olive oil, and herbs; an ancient dessert of wheat kernels, Greek honey, nuts, and dried fruits.
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