The Refugee (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1969, The Refugee is a drama film directed by Hristos Kyriakopoulos, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. The adoptive son of a lawyer, with the help of a girl who loves him, healed from amnesia, which was caused because of a childhood trauma. He remembers that he has a twin brother. When he discovers, he sees with surprise that his brother has become a successful lawyer, but who will draw him to court, accusing him of burglary.
Who’s in it. The Refugee stars Ketty Papanika as Fanny Koniali, Manos Katrakis as Athanasios Daoutis, George Foundas as Giorgos / Leonis Skoutaris and Eleni Zafeiriou as Despoina Skoutari, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Refugee has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Refugee page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Refugee tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Refugee (1969)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Refugee change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Refugee worth watching?
- The Refugee holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Refugee?
- The Refugee stars Ketty Papanika, Manos Katrakis, George Foundas, Eleni Zafeiriou and Vasos Andronidis.
- When was The Refugee released?
- The Refugee was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.