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Escape to Athena

1979·Movie
2h 5min·PG
IMDb5.7Rotten Tomatoes–31%

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High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Thrilling and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Catharsis4
  • Nostalgia4

Humor

Some slapstick and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy6
  • Satire & Parody5
  • Absurdist Humor4

World

War and history

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibePublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

The patriot, the professor, the comic and the stripper... were fighting for what they believed in... Getting rich!

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.
WWII AdventurePrison EscapeHidden TreasureGreek Island SettingAction & IntrigueEnsemble CastHistorical ContextWar-Time Heist

Crew

Directed by:
George P. Cosmatos, Derek Cracknell
Written by:
George P. Cosmatos, Edward Anhalt, Richard S. Lochte
Produced by:
Irene Lamb, David Niven Jr., Colin M. Brewer
Composed by:
Lalo Schifrin, Rod Temperton, Derek Ball

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Escape to Athena

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Is Escape to Athena worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49/100 (IMDb 5.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Escape to Athena rated?

PGViolence

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Escape to Athena?

2 h 5 min

Escape to Athena runs 2 h 5 min.

What language is Escape to Athena in?

EnglishGermanGreek

It was made in English, with some German, Greek. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Escape to Athena?

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What tropes does Escape to Athena use?

Token Enemy MinorityCrazy Jealous GuyDeath by MaterialismHeel–Face TurnFaceless GoonsWhat Happened to the Mouse?Stupid Jetpack HitlerSelf-Destruct MechanismA Handful for an EyeNoble BigotFaking the DeadGreat Escapeand 33 more

TV Tropes lists 45 storytelling tropes for Escape to Athena, including Token Enemy Minority, Crazy Jealous Guy, Death by Materialism.