Kapetan Michalis
Ο Καπετάν Μιχάλης
“Ελευθερία και Θάνατος”
Synopsis
Captain Michalis, a fierce and indomitable warrior, has sworn to be black-clad, unshaven and unsmiling until Crete is liberated. But when he meets Emine, wife of his blood brother, Nuri Bey, he is possessed by 'a demon' that despite his efforts, he cannot get out of mind.
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Aimilios Heilakis
Καπετάν Μιχάλης
Alekos Syssovitis
Νουρήμπεης
Loukia Michalopoulou
Βαγγελιώ
Jenny Kazakou
Εμινέ Χανούμη
Giorgos Gerontidakis
Κοσμάς
Panagiotis Bougiouris
Καπετάν Πολυξίγκης
Spyros Bibilas
Stavros Kalligas
Γεράσιμος Σοφιανός
Kostas Karathomas
Mihail Giannikakis
Vassilis Boutsikos
Giorgos Garnavos
Kyriaki Gaspari
Dimitris Havres
Dimitris Kalogerakis
Konstadina Tzortzi
Release History & Theatrical Window
Greek Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kostas Haralambous
- Screenplay & Story
- Kostas Haralambous
- Original Score
- Kostas Haritatos
- Original Title
- Ο Καπετάν Μιχάλης
- Country of Origin
- Greece
- Spoken Languages
- Greek
- Runtime
- 2h 32m
- Production Studios
- Eyesin Productions, Arctos Films, Femeway
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kostas Haralambous
Kostas Haralambous, Nikos Kazantzakis
Kostas Haritatos
Hristos Tsoubelis
Department Leadership Roster
Kostas Haralambous
Director
Kostas Haralambous
Screenplay
Hristos Tsoubelis
Editor
Savvas Pashalides
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kapetan Michalis
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What is Kapetan Michalis about?
Captain Michalis, a fierce and indomitable warrior, has sworn to be black-clad, unshaven and unsmiling until Crete is liberated. But when he meets Emine, wife of his blood brother, Nuri Bey, he is possessed by 'a demon' that despite his efforts, he cannot get out of mind.
Who directed Kapetan Michalis?
Kapetan Michalis was directed by Kostas Haralambous.
Who stars in Kapetan Michalis?
The principal cast of Kapetan Michalis includes Aimilios Heilakis, Alekos Syssovitis, Loukia Michalopoulou, Jenny Kazakou, Giorgos Gerontidakis.
When was Kapetan Michalis released and how long is it?
Kapetan Michalis was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 2h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Kapetan Michalis?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kapetan Michalis was composed by Kostas Haritatos.
Is Kapetan Michalis based on a book or true story?
Kapetan Michalis is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Nikos Kazantzakis".