Meres Tou 36 (1972)
Directed by Théo Angelopoulos
Genres - Thriller |
Sub-Genres - Political Thriller |
Run Time - 100 min. |
Countries - Greece |
MPAA Rating - NR
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Synopsis by Clarke Fountain
Imeres Tou 36 or Days of '36 is a political and crime thriller set in Greece in 1936 and based on a true story. Concerns for political stability override concerns for justice or fair play at this chaotic time in Greek history. When the man convicted of murdering a politician protests his innocence of the crime by holding a lawman hostage in his cell, it creates a national crisis.
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escape, prison, arrest, assassination, government, Greece, hostage, innocence, man, police, politician, protester, release, sniper, solution, stand-off, visit