Hero Bunker (1972)

They were determined to fight to the last man like heroes.

Hero Bunker (1972) poster

Following the torpedoing of the destroyer Elli on August 15, 1940 on Tinos by an Italian submarine, war was declared, and the Italians attacked the Albanian front on October 28. From an outpost on the Greek-Albanian border, a military truck unexpectedly comes under fire by Italian tanks. Petros, the only one who manages to escape death or captivity, saves a village girl, Maria. However, the Greeks manage to recapture the machine-gun nest, setting free the soldiers who had been pinned down. The platoon in question puts up a hard fight against the Italian invaders, while, at the same time, the Greek army is preparing for a counter-attack, which doesn't take long to happen. Right after, the Italians are forced to fall back; Northern Epirus is recaptured, and the army of the Badoglio is repulsed from the Adriatic.

Director: Kostas Andritsos
Genre: Drama, War, Action
Runtime: 96 min
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Country: Greece
Language: English, ελληνικά
Original Language: el
More Films by Director: Kostas Andritsos
More Films in Genre: Drama, War, Action

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hero Bunker about?
Following the torpedoing of the destroyer Elli on August 15, 1940 on Tinos by an Italian submarine, war was declared, and the Italians attacked the Albanian front on October 28. From an outpost on the Greek-Albanian border, a military truck unexpectedly comes under fire by Italian tanks. Petros, the only one who manages to escape death or captivity, saves a village girl, Maria. However, the Greeks manage to recapture the machine-gun nest, setting free the soldiers who had been pinned down. The platoon in question puts up a hard fight against the Italian invaders, while, at the same time, the Greek army is preparing for a counter-attack, which doesn't take long to happen. Right after, the Italians are forced to fall back; Northern Epirus is recaptured, and the army of the Badoglio is repulsed from the Adriatic.
Who directed Hero Bunker?
Hero Bunker was directed by Kostas Andritsos.
Who stars in Hero Bunker?
Hero Bunker stars Giannis Voglis, Xenia Kalogeropoulou, Giorgos Bartis, Giannis Fyrios, Petros Fyssoun, Alkis Yannakas.
How long is Hero Bunker?
Hero Bunker has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
What genre is Hero Bunker?
Hero Bunker is a Drama, War, Action film.
Where was Hero Bunker produced?
Hero Bunker was produced in Greece.