Underwater Papanikolis (1971)
October 28, 1940. Along with the Italian army's attack on the Greek-Albanian border, Greece comes under fire from the Italian air force. The submarine Papanikolis, commanded by Captain Milto Iatridis and First Officer Vasilis Aslanoglou, is ordered to patrol the Gulf of Patras. Following the army's victories, the war council decides that it is time for the navy to enter the war and orders the submarine Papanikolis to patrol the Strait of Otranto. There, the crew captures the crew of an Italian ship and their engineer reveals the minefields of the Adriatic. Thus, the Papanikolis begins its mission. After completing its mission, it returns to its base, where it is honored.
Cast
- Kostas Kazakos - Miltos Iatridis
- Giannis Fertis - Vasilis Aslanoglou
- Emilia Ipsilanti - σύζυγος Ιατρίδη
- Pavlos Liaros - Ανθυποπλοίαρχος Μπότσαρης
- Stavros Xenidis - Υφυπουργός
- Anna Vagena - Αρραβωνιαστικιά Μπότσαρη
- Artemis Matsas - Ιταλός μηχανικός (αιχμάλωτος)
- Vasilis Malouhos - Κατσικογιάννης
- Danos Lygizos - Εκφωνητής ραδιοφώνου
- Giorgos Kyriakidis - Κυβερνήτης Νηρέα
Screenplay
Themes
The Horror of War and Humanity, World War II: Global Conflict, Ocean and Sea Adventures
Keywords
submarine, world war ii, greece, sea battle
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Underwater Papanikolis about?
- October 28, 1940. Along with the Italian army's attack on the Greek-Albanian border, Greece comes under fire from the Italian air force. The submarine Papanikolis, commanded by Captain Milto Iatridis and First Officer Vasilis Aslanoglou, is ordered to patrol the Gulf of Patras. Following the army's victories, the war council decides that it is time for the navy to enter the war and orders the submarine Papanikolis to patrol the Strait of Otranto. There, the crew captures the crew of an Italian ship and their engineer reveals the minefields of the Adriatic. Thus, the Papanikolis begins its mission. After completing its mission, it returns to its base, where it is honored.
- Who directed Underwater Papanikolis?
- Underwater Papanikolis was directed by George Zervoulakos.
- Who stars in Underwater Papanikolis?
- Underwater Papanikolis stars Kostas Kazakos, Giannis Fertis, Emilia Ipsilanti, Pavlos Liaros, Stavros Xenidis, Anna Vagena.
- What genre is Underwater Papanikolis?
- Underwater Papanikolis is a Drama, History, War, Adventure film.
- Where was Underwater Papanikolis produced?
- Underwater Papanikolis was produced in Greece.
- What are the themes of Underwater Papanikolis?
- The themes of Underwater Papanikolis include: The Horror of War and Humanity, World War II: Global Conflict, Ocean and Sea Adventures.