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Escape to Athena

Escape to Athena

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Escape to Athena
  • Genres: Adventure, Comedy, War
  • Release Date: 1979-05-21
  • Runtime: 125 minutes
  • Rating: 5.7/10 (114 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: ITC Entertainment
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.2975
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Roger Moore

Roger Moore

as Otto Hecht

Telly Savalas

Telly Savalas

as Zeno

David Niven

David Niven

as Professor Blake

Stefanie Powers

Stefanie Powers

as Dottie Del Mar

Claudia Cardinale

Claudia Cardinale

as Eleana

Richard Roundtree

Richard Roundtree

as Nat Judson

Sonny Bono

Sonny Bono

as Bruno Rotelli

Elliott Gould

Elliott Gould

as Charlie

Anthony Valentine

Anthony Valentine

as Volkmann

Siegfried Rauch

Siegfried Rauch

as Braun

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Trailers & Clips

Escape to Athena (1979) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]

External Links

Keywords

islandescapeworld war iiprisoner of wargreecearchaeologist1940s

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Escape to Athena?

Escape to Athena is a Adventure, Comedy, War movie directed by . It was released on 1979-05-21.

Who are the main actors in Escape to Athena?

The main cast includes Roger Moore, Telly Savalas, David Niven, Stefanie Powers, Claudia Cardinale, .

Where can I watch Escape to Athena online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Escape to Athena is available.

Is Escape to Athena based on a true story?

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

What is the IMDb rating of Escape to Athena?

Escape to Athena has an IMDb rating of 5.7/10 based on 114 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Escape to Athena?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Escape to Athena?

The soundtrack was composed by ITC Entertainment. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Escape to Athena filmed?

Escape to Athena was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Escape to Athena?

The total runtime of Escape to Athena is 125 minutes.

Is Escape to Athena suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Escape to Athena?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Escape to Athena.

Does Escape to Athena have a post-credit scene?

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