Eleni
“The Echo of a Mother's Voice. Fuels a Son's Revenge.”
Synopsis
Nick is a writer in New York when he gets posted to a bureau in Greece. He has waited 30 years for this. He wants to know why his mother was killed in the civil war years earlier. In a parallel plot line we see Nick as a young boy and his family as they struggle to survive in the occupied Greek hillside. The plot lines converge as Nick's investigations bring him closer to the answers.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 1, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 14, 2004
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Yates
- Screenplay & Story
- Steve Tesich
- Original Score
- Bruce Smeaton
- Original Title
- Eleni
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Production Studios
- Eleni Productions, CBS Theatrical Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Yates
Steve Tesich, Nicholas Gage
Bruce Smeaton
Billy Williams
Ray Lovejoy
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Yates
Director
Greg Powell
Stunt Coordinator
Steve Tesich
Screenplay
Bruce Smeaton
Original Music Composer
Billy Williams
Director of Photography
Ray Lovejoy
Editor
Roy Walker
Production Design
Tom Rand
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Eleni
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Eleni about?
Nick is a writer in New York when he gets posted to a bureau in Greece. He has waited 30 years for this. He wants to know why his mother was killed in the civil war years earlier. In a parallel plot line we see Nick as a young boy and his family as they struggle to survive in the occupied Greek hillside. The plot lines converge as Nick's investigations bring him closer to the answers.
Who directed Eleni?
Eleni was directed by Peter Yates.
Who stars in Eleni?
The principal cast of Eleni includes Kate Nelligan, John Malkovich, Linda Hunt, Oliver Cotton, Ronald Pickup.
When was Eleni released and how long is it?
Eleni was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
Who composed the musical score for Eleni?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Eleni was composed by Bruce Smeaton.
Is Eleni based on a book or true story?
Eleni is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Nicholas Gage".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Eleni?
Eleni holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).