Review of Escape to Athena (1979) by Alex S — 23 Mar 2013

Good film I LOVE the greek music near the end of the film when telly savalas was dancing in the square of rhodes town. just before it changed to recent times.

This review of Escape to Athena (1979) was written by Alex S on 23 Mar 2013.

Escape to Athena has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Michael L (2,383) on 20 Aug 2010

No wonder we won the war, the Germans - clearly identified in their dark, scull adorned uniforms - were rubbish…

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By Gary T (2,283) on 29 Oct 2009

Well umn just seen this movie 4 the 1st time n think that this is a good movie 2 watch............its got a good cast of actors/actressess…

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By Citizen D (5) on 05 Jun 2007

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By Darren R (264) on 09 Jun 2009

Just too slow with too few interesting characters. It has a nice motorcycle chase and a very amusing cameo by William Holden…

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By David T (1,513) on 08 Feb 2009

De las ultimas pelis de David Niven. Es una chapuza que mezcla varias joyas, en especial los caÃ±ones de Navarone…

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By Private U (13,627) on 30 Dec 2007

Good film I LOVE the greek music near the end of the film when telly savalas was dancing in the square of rhodes town…

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By Ismail A (14) on 26 Aug 2010

3/5 5/10 Funny and a good screenplay but not as good as acting as there could be and it isn't suspensful as most war films should be…

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A great cast, not least for David Niven and Sir Roger Moore. I liked watching this movie, although a little slow in places…

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