Summaries

After the murder of a brutal landowner, and six long years of incarceration, unarmed Tasos returns to his village, only to face the deceased's murderous brothers. Is Tasos willing to honour his promise to his late mother?

Hell-bent on hurting his proud and fiercely honest opponent, Tasos Gousias, the brutal landowner, Liapouras, sexually assaults Tasos' virginal sister, Chrysa. After six long years of incarceration, unarmed Tasos returns to his village squeezed between the steep slopes of nineteenth-century Mount Parnassus and dangerous marshlands, intent on starting anew and get on with his life. However, new beginnings are always challenging, and now, Liapouras' ruthless brother, Vagias, and his murderous jackals thirst for revenge. Has excellent marksman Tasos, indeed, hang up his spurs? Above all, is he willing to honour his promise to his late mother?—Nick Riganas

Story about a family feud in Mount Parnassus, located in the Pindus mountain range. The wealthy landowner Liapouras wishes to hurt his enemy Tasos Gousias, so he sexually assaults Tasos' sister. Tasos kills him Liapouras in retaliation, and is imprisoned for six years. Once released, Tasos returns to his mountain. There Liapouras' brothers are waiting for him, hell-bent on revenge.—Dimos I

Details

Keywords
  • revenge
  • 19th century
  • greece
  • family feud
  • sexual assault
Genres
  • Adventure
  • Drama
Release date Jan 2, 1961
Countries of origin Greece
Language Greek
Production companies Pyrsos Film

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h 48m
Color Black and White
Sound mix Mono
Aspect ratio 1.33 : 1

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