Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "greek-war-of-independence"

1. Cliffs of Freedom (2019)

R | 137 min | Drama

Inspired by historical events, CLIFFS OF FREEDOM is a timeless and romantic story of bravery and faith between a Greek village girl and a Turkish Ottoman Colonel during the dawn of the Greek War for Independence.

Director: Van Ling | Stars: Tania Raymonde, Jan Uddin, Raza Jaffrey, Patti LuPone

Votes: 786 | Gross: $0.07M

2. Pente: To olokaftoma tis Samothrakis (2023)

135 min | Drama, History, War

Samothrace 1821. The year of the Greek Revolution against the Ottomans. Michalis and Myrsini are preparing to build their house with dreams of a peaceful and beautiful life. At the same ... See full summary »

Director: Vasilis Tsikaras | Stars: Manu Bennett, Yannis Aivazis, Vyron Kolasis, Dezy Sempekopoulou

Votes: 35

3. O Astrapogiannos (1970)

116 min | Adventure, Drama, Western

The battle-scarred hero of the Greek Revolution, Giannos "Astrapogiannos", returns home after the end of the blood-soaked War of Independence, only to find himself in a new conflict, as he locks horns with a ruthless local Kodjabashis.

Director: Nikos Tzimas | Stars: Nikos Kourkoulos, Niki Triantafillidi, Giannis Argyris, Spyros Kalogirou

Votes: 313

4. Papaflessas (1971)

130 min | Adventure, Biography, Drama

Under the Ottomans' reign of terror in early-1820s Greece, Papaflessas played a key role in the nation's uprising to gain its independence, until his heroic fall against the tyrants' brutal multitudes, on May 20, 1825.

Director: Errikos Andreou | Stars: Dimitris Papamichael, Alekos Alexandrakis, Angelos Antonopoulos, Katia Dandoulaki

Votes: 923

5. Manto Mavrogenous (1971)

95 min | Biography, Drama, History

As the war for the independence of Greece in the early-1820s rages on, the fervent patriot and fearless commander, Mando Mavrogenous, engages herself in an intense relationship with Prince Demetrios Ypsilantis.

Director: Kostas Karagiannis | Stars: Jenny Karezi, Petros Fyssoun, Alkis Giannakas, Eleni Erimou

Votes: 312

6. Poliorkia (2019)

101 min | Adventure, Biography, History

Inspired by the story of the battle of Dovra monastery in 1822 in Veria, Greece, the love story of two young Greeks unfolds as they prepare to secretly get married in a church that is surrounded by Turkish troops.

Director: Vasilis Tsikaras | Stars: Dezy Sempekopoulou, Dimitris Papadopoulos, Giorgos Zois, Lefteris Dimiropoulos

Votes: 128

7. The Souliotes (1972)

91 min | Adventure, Drama, History

As the Revolution against the tyrannical Ottoman Empire rages on, the Souliotes fight tooth and nail to stand their ground. But, disgraceful treason will bring Ali Pasha and his multitudes of soldiers at the gates. Do heroes fear death?

Director: Dimitris Papakonstadis | Stars: Hristos Politis, Katia Dandoulaki, Giannis Katranis, Stefanos Stratigos

Votes: 234

8. Exodos 1826: A Road of No Return (2017)

96 min | Adventure, Biography, History

Captain Mihos Floros returns to Samarina to gather more men and lead them to the besieged by the Ottomans, Missolonghi, in order to assist the fight of the resistance at General Makris' bastion.

Director: Vasilis Tsikaras | Stars: Dimitris Papadopoulos, Leonidas Kakouris, Maria Androutsou, Vasilis Tsikaras

Votes: 389

9. O aetos ton sklavomenon (1970)

106 min | Drama, Romance, War

For fear of condemning his compatriots to certain death by the hand of the Turkish oppressors, a proud Cretan returns to the blood-stained ancestral grounds under a new name. Will the Eagle of the Enslaved ignite the spark of rebellion?

Director: Orestis Laskos | Stars: Nikos Xanthopoulos, Ketty Papanika, Stefanos Stratigos, Giorgos Moutsios

Votes: 57

10. Bouboulina (1959)

84 min | Adventure, Biography, History

Captain Lascarina decides to organize the revolution in Spetses despite her double widowhood. In the struggle for the liberation of Greece, she gives all her property, fighting along with her lads.

Director: Kostas Andritsos | Stars: Irene Papas, Andreas Barkoulis, Dionysis Papagiannopoulos, Miranta Myrat

Votes: 166

11. Pou sai more Nikitara (2021)

60 min | Biography, Drama, History

Holy Metropolys of N.Ionia, Philadelphia, N.Heraklion and Chalcedon, commemorating 200th anniversary of the Greek Revolution 1821, presents an original anniversary film, dedicated to life and sacrifice of the Great Hero of 1821, Nikitaras.

Director: Theodoros Kolovos | Stars: Leonardo Thimo, Theodoros Kolovos, Panagiotis Arvanitis, Emmanouela Zafeiroudi

Votes: 21

12. Giati '21? 12 Erotimata (2021)

55 min | Documentary, History

In their research, journalists Marilena Katsimi and Pierros Tzanetakos seek answers to 12 timeless questions (e.g., Why are we celebrating 1821? Why are we bankrupt? Are foreigners our ... See full summary »

Stars: Marilena Katsimi, Pierros Tzannetakos, Thodoris Prokopiou, Giorgos Golfinopoulos

13. The Last Days of Odysseas Androutsos (1928)

150 min | Biography, Drama, History

Odysseas Androutsos calls a cease-fire with Omer Bey of Kalamata and starts preparing the Greek defensive strongholds in eastern Roumeli. But, his ex-lieutenant, Gouras, conspires against him, accusing him of betrayal.

Director: Dimitrios Kaminakis | Stars: Eleni Karyki, Mihalis Masios, Angelina Pozelli, Saravakos

Votes: 8

14. Revolution of 1821 (1926)

Short, History, War

The Greek Revolution against the Ottoman Empire, in 1821.

Director: Dimitrios Kaminakis | Stars: Eleni Karyki, Mihail Naskos, Antzoulina Pouseli, Mary Tsikourdi

15. Dash (1945)

65 min | History, War

The film narrates the struggle of the Greek Nation.

Director: Giannis Hristodoulou | Star: Kostas Baladimas

Votes: 10

16. The Banner of 1821 (1929)

Drama, History, Romance

March 1821. The brave insurgent Greeks hoist the sacred banner of the revolution against the Ottoman Empire in the monastery of Agia Lavra in Kalavryta.

Director: Kostas Leloudas | Stars: Lea Lelouda, Manos Katrakis, Dimitris Batis, Pavlos Katapodis

Votes: 10