GREECE · 1980

Alexander the Great

Theodoros Angelopoulos
political imprisonment hostage crisis Greek politics freedom fighting ransom negotiation
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Alexander, a tribal warlord and former political prisoner, kidnaps British tourists, holding them for ransom until Britain and the Greek puppet government in Athens meet his demand for amnesty for his band of freedom fighters.

Year1980
CountryGreece
DirectorTheodoros Angelopoulos
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