Eleni (1985): Cast & Box Office
Eleni is a 1985 historical drama directed by Peter Yates, starring Kate Nelligan as Eleni, John Malkovich and Glenne Headly. It runs 1 hour 54 minutes and earned $305,102 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 54m (114 min)
- Director
- Peter Yates
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Eleni Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Eleni About?
The premise of Eleni without spoilers.
Nick, a New York writer finally posted to a bureau in Greece after decades of longing, seeks the truth behind his mother’s death in the civil war. Interwoven flashbacks follow his childhood on an occupied hillside, where his family struggles to survive. As Nick investigates, the past and present converge, drawing him ever closer to answers.
Eleni Themes & Keywords
· 30 tags- based on true story
- character name as title
- scene during opening credits
- children
- death
- investigation
- greek
- greece
- civil war
- politics
- one word title
- mother son relationship
+18 more Show fewer
- journalist
- reporter
- starving child
- torture
- foot torture
- guerilla
- murder
- communism
- village
- anti communist
- escape
- revolution
- terror
- prisoner
- based on book
- independent film
- bastinado
- propaganda
Eleni Cast & Characters
Kate Nelligan leads the cast as Eleni, with John Malkovich as Nicholas 'Nick' Gage and Glenne Headly as Joan. Directed by Peter Yates; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Peter Yates
- Kate Nelligan as Eleni
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John Malkovich as Nicholas 'Nick' Gage -
Glenne Headly as Joan - Ronald Pickup as Spiro
Also Starring in Eleni
· 6 more- Rosalie Crutchley Grandmother
- Linda Hunt Katina
- Oliver Cotton Katis
- Steve Plytas Christos
- Dimitra Arliss Ana (Czechoslovakia)
- Lisa Jakub Katis' Granddaughter
More from Peter Yates
More films directed by Peter Yates, best-rated first: Breaking Away, The Friends of Eddie Coyle, Bullitt and The Hot Rock.
Eleni Box Office
Eleni grossed $305,102 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$305.1K
- US & Canada
- $305.1K
Eleni Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Елени” and “Ελένη”.
- Also known as
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- Елени
- Ελένη
- 追凶30年
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Eleni FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Eleni, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Eleni?
Eleni runs 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).
When was Eleni released?
Eleni was released on November 1, 1985.
Who directed Eleni?
Eleni was directed by Peter Yates.
More films by Peter Yates Who is in the cast of Eleni?
Eleni stars Kate Nelligan as Eleni, John Malkovich as Nicholas 'Nick' Gage and Glenne Headly as Joan, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Eleni make at the box office?
Eleni grossed $305,102 worldwide.
Does Eleni have a post-credit scene?
No. Eleni has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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