Yannis Fertis Movies
- 1983
In this flawed thriller with a complex storyline and uneven pacing, a minister of industrial development is caught in a bind: a factory in his local district is leaking toxic chemicals, and his secretary tells him that his wife has been meeting with a former member of the military junta -- which might mean that some violent demonstrations could be in the planning stages against the factory. When he sets out to settle the factory dispute, it is too late -- lines have been drawn and Secret Service agents are already involved -- violence certainly seems to be just over the horizon. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi
- Starring:
- Yannis Fertis, Betty Livanou, (more)
- 1982
In 1967 when the military junta took over the government of Greece, many families became wealthy and accustomed to living without paying attention to the nature of the military dictatorship. A group of these nouveau riche gather in an opulent country villa to dally over conversations about politics, personal problems, and whatever comes to mind. After this form of exertion, they watch a pornographic film, the maid performs a strip-tease, and the laughter and talking continue as usual until shots are heard. The mood starts to change since it is not clear what is happening, and the telephone is out of order so they cannot reach the authorities. As the long night heads into the pre-dawn hours, a complete silence sets in, and the true nature of these latter-day aristocrats begins to emerge. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi
- Starring:
- Yannis Fertis
- 1971
Greece suffered numerous invasions of its territory during World War II. In this Greek film, based on a true story, the Greek Navy commissioned First Lieutenant Aslanogiou to take an old submarine and harass the departing Italian occupiers, ensuring that they keep to their side of the Adriatic. Against the odds, he manages to destroy three battleships in the Italian convoy. Even more incredibly, he survives the ensuing chase by Italian destroyers and is able to return safely to Greek waters. ~ Clarke Fountain, Rovi
- 1966
When Greek guerillas kill a Nazi soldier, the Germans round up 30 men to avenge the death in this World War II drama. Three brothers are among those slated for execution, and a priest, the local mayor, and a teacher ask that one of the men be spared. The three brothers return home and tell their father he must decide which of his sons will live. The father stays up all night trying to make his agonizing decision. ~ Dan Pavlides, Rovi
- Starring:
- Georges Foundas
- 1966
In this romantic drama, a black-hearted industrial magnate hires a young private detective to make sure his beautiful wife stays out of trouble. Unfortunately, his scheme backfires when the gumshoe and the wife become lovers. Together they plot the tycoon's demise, not realizing that he has overheard them. To get revenge, he murders his wife and pins it on the investigator. Fortunately for the young man, his true love shows up to prove his innocence. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- 1965
Kosmas (Costas Kazacos) is a young hoodlum who marries Myrto (Xenia Kalogueropoulou) after he makes money in the black market. Unknown to Kosmas, Myrto is a member of the underground movement fighting against the Nazis. When the Germans demand that all the males of the village assemble in the village square, Kosmas is puzzled when Myrto suddenly leaves. As Myrto warns the underground, Kosmas is forced by a traitor to reveal the identity of members of the underground. Manos Katrikis plays the underground leader, with Alexandra Ladikou as a woman also sought by the Nazis. ~ Dan Pavlides, Rovi
- Starring:
- Yannis Fertis
This excellent adaptation by Michael Cacoyannis of the famous tragedy by Euripides garnered him his first international success and an award at the 1962 Cannes Film Festival. Irene Papas plays Electra, the daughter of King Agememnon and sister of Orestes, caught up in an uncontrollable need for revenge. After the king returns from the battlefield, Clytemestra (his wife) joins with her lover in murdering the hapless ruler while he bathes. Orestes is sent away immediately, and Electra is left to simmer in her growing hatred of her mother until one day, she and Orestes manage to get together and hatch a scheme to avenge Agememnon's death. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi
- Starring:
- Irene Papas, Yannis Fertis, (more)
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