The Murderess
Jun 13, 1974 · 1h 30m
Director
Costas FerrisOverview
An adaptation of one of the greatest greek novellas ('The Murderess' by Alexandros Papadiamantis). Fragkogiannou (Maria Alkaiou), a hard-done by, deranged woman after a life full of hardship, recalls the past by her newborn girl grandchild’s crib. Her mother was a wicked woman and one of her sons was a criminal. Lost in a haze, she strangles the baby as she is concvinced that girls can cause their family only trouble. Later, she lets a little girl drown in a well, while she drowns three other little girls, one of whom is a newborn baby. This is her way of sparing children and parents of the inevitable suffering in life.
Cast of The Murderess
Crew of The Murderess
Costas FerrisDirector, Screenplay
Dimos TheosScreenplay
Alexandros PapadiamantisOriginal Story, Novel
Milli Gregou-DelipetrouProducer
Stavros HassapisDirector of Photography
Yanna SpyropoulouEditor
Tasos ZografosSet Decoration, Production Design, Costume Design- Stavros LogaridesMusic
- Foivi OikonomopoulouAssociate Producer
About The Murderess
What is The Murderess about?
An adaptation of one of the greatest greek novellas ('The Murderess' by Alexandros Papadiamantis). Fragkogiannou (Maria Alkaiou), a hard-done by, deranged woman after a life full of hardship, recalls the past by her newborn girl grandchild’s crib. Her mother was a wicked woman and one of her sons was a criminal. Lost in a haze, she strangles the baby as she is concvinced that girls can cause…
When was The Murderess released?
The Murderess was released on June 13, 1974.
How long is The Murderess?
The Murderess runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
Who directed The Murderess?
The Murderess was directed by Costas Ferris.
Who is in the cast of The Murderess?
The cast of The Murderess includes Maria Alkaiou (Frankogiannou), Natalia Alkaiou, Kostas Darlasis, Elpidoforos Gotsis and Eleni Ioannou.