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Pääkalloprikaati

Original title: Escape to Athena
  • 19791979
  • K-16K-16
  • 2h 5m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
5.1K
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Escape to Athena (1979)
A World War II adventure, involving a group of Allied P.O.W.s, Nazis, black market priceless art treasures, Greek resistance, a Greek monastery, and a secret German rocket base.
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A World War II adventure involving a group of Allied P.O.W.s, Nazis, black market priceless art treasures, Greek resistance, a Greek monastery, and a secret German rocket base.A World War II adventure involving a group of Allied P.O.W.s, Nazis, black market priceless art treasures, Greek resistance, a Greek monastery, and a secret German rocket base.A World War II adventure involving a group of Allied P.O.W.s, Nazis, black market priceless art treasures, Greek resistance, a Greek monastery, and a secret German rocket base.

IMDb RATING
5.6/10
5.1K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • George P. Cosmatos
  • Writers
    • Edward Anhalt(screenplay)
    • Richard S. Lochte(screenplay)
    • George P. Cosmatos(story)
  • Stars
    • Roger Moore
    • Telly Savalas
    • David Niven
Top credits
  • Director
    • George P. Cosmatos
  • Writers
    • Edward Anhalt(screenplay)
    • Richard S. Lochte(screenplay)
    • George P. Cosmatos(story)
  • Stars
    • Roger Moore
    • Telly Savalas
    • David Niven
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 57User reviews
    • 26Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
  • Videos1

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    Claudia Cardinale, Elliott Gould, Telly Savalas, and Vanna Reville in Escape to Athena (1979)
    Roger Moore and Stefanie Powers in Escape to Athena (1979)
    David Niven Jr. in Escape to Athena (1979)
    Roger Moore, Elliott Gould, and David Niven Jr. in Escape to Athena (1979)
    Roger Moore in Escape to Athena (1979)
    Telly Savalas in Escape to Athena (1979)
    Roger Moore and Stefanie Powers in Escape to Athena (1979)

    Top cast

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    Roger Moore
    Roger Moore
    • Major Otto Hechtas Major Otto Hecht
    Telly Savalas
    Telly Savalas
    • Zenoas Zeno
    David Niven
    David Niven
    • Professor Blakeas Professor Blake
    Stefanie Powers
    Stefanie Powers
    • Dottie Del Maras Dottie Del Mar
    Claudia Cardinale
    Claudia Cardinale
    • Eleanaas Eleana
    Richard Roundtree
    Richard Roundtree
    • Nat Judsonas Nat Judson
    Sonny Bono
    Sonny Bono
    • Bruno Rotellias Bruno Rotelli
    Elliott Gould
    Elliott Gould
    • Charlie Daneas Charlie Dane
    Anthony Valentine
    Anthony Valentine
    • SS Major Volkmannas SS Major Volkmann
    Siegfried Rauch
    Siegfried Rauch
    • Braunas Braun
    Michael Sheard
    Michael Sheard
    • Sergeant Mannas Sergeant Mann
    Richard Wren
    • Reistofferas Reistoffer
    Philip Locke
    Philip Locke
    • Vogelas Vogel
    Steve Ubels
    • Lantzas Lantz
    Paul Picerni
    Paul Picerni
    • Zeno's Manas Zeno's Man
    Paul Stassino
    Paul Stassino
    • Zeno's Manas Zeno's Man
    Manolis Peletis
    Manolis Peletis
    Stassia Stakis
    • Director
      • George P. Cosmatos
    • Writers
      • Edward Anhalt(screenplay)
      • Richard S. Lochte(screenplay) (story)
      • George P. Cosmatos(story)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

    Storyline

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    During World War II, the prisoners of a German camp on a Greek island are trying to escape. They don't want only their freedom, but they also seek an ineffable treasure hidden in a monastery at the top of the island's mountain. —Chris Makrozahopoulos <makzax@hotmail.com>
    1940sworld war tworeference to athena the greek deitytough guybattle50 more
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    • Taglines
      • An exciting World War II prison camp drama with an all star cast.
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Adventure
      • Comedy
      • War
    • Certificate
      • K-16
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Sir Roger Moore said that he felt miscast in this movie.
    • Goofs
      During the Volkmann/Dane motorbike chase, the stunt rider's SS cap is blown off as the Major jumps over a local peasant. It is back on his head in the next shot.
    • Quotes

      Major Otto Hecht: You are assuming that because a man steals from his country... he will also betray it?

      Professor Blake: No, that would make any tax fiddler a potential traitor.

    • Crazy credits
      Opening credits: Somewhere in the Greek Islands 1944
    • Alternate versions
      When originally released theatrically in the UK, the BBFC made cuts to secure a 'A' rating. All cuts were waived in 1986 when the film was granted a 'PG' certificate for home video.
    • Connections
      Featured in WatchMojo: Top 10 Greatest Motorcycle Chase Scenes (2015)
    • Soundtracks
      Keep Tomorrow For Me
      Composed by Barry Blue & Rod Temperton

      Performed by Heatwave

    User reviews57

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Why does everyone hate this film?
    No one likes this film. Why not? It is a remarkably good film, with an excellent cast. Telly Savalas seems to be remarkably at home in this film; he is very natural. I also think that it is good to see David Niven in a different setting to his usual role as the English gentlemen. However, Roger Moore's German accent is appalling. The character of Charlie is also well imagined, and the motorcycling stunts are first class. There are some great one-liners: "I think your defection to the Allies must be taken as something of a mixed message." And did I mention the soundtrack from Heatwave (at the end of the film) ...
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    • Jonathan_G
    • May 14, 1999

    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 16, 1979 (Finland)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Languages
      • English
      • German
      • Greek
    • Also known as
      • Dödskallebrigaden
    • Filming locations
      • Platia Evreon Martiron, Rhodes city, Rhodes, Greece
    • Production companies
      • ITC Entertainment
      • Pimlico Films
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 5 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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