The Descent of the Nine (1984)

5.8/10 122 min War Adventure

Overview

Summer 1949: end of the civil war in Greece. The last band of guerrillas of the Democratic Army is forced to abandon Mount Taygetus and to head for the sea. Everything behind them has collapsed and they can count on help from no one. In this long, desperate and aimless march, the group will end up by being annihilated by the National Army and the armed villagers.

Cast

Christos Kalavrouzos

Nikitas

Antonis Antoniou

Kostis

Vasilis Tsaglos

Sarantos

Kostas Vihas

Chrysanthos Chrysanthou

Stratos Pahis

Christos Zorbas

Giannis

Christos Tsagas

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