Madalena (1960): cast, story & where to watch

1960 · Film · ★ 5.8

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Released in 1960, Madalena is a drama and romance film directed by Dinos Dimopoulos, running about 91 minutes.

What it’s about. Madalena is a tough seventeen-year-old who is forced to take on her father's ferry business after he dies. She has her many brothers and sisters to support, and there is no one else to do the job. So she rallies her defenses and sets out to give her rival in the ferry business a run for his money. But at the same time, the rival's handsome son is starting to look better and better. Madalena refuses to acknowledge her feelings for him -- though how long she can sustain that denial is the question.

Who’s in it. Madalena stars Aliki Vougiouklaki as Madalena, Dimitris Papamichael as Labis Giokaris, Pantelis Zervos as Papa-Fotis and Thodoros Moridis as Giorgaras Giokaris, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Madalena has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Madalena page.

If you liked it. Fans of Madalena tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Madalena (1960)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Madalena change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Madalena worth watching?
Madalena holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Madalena?
Madalena stars Aliki Vougiouklaki, Dimitris Papamichael, Pantelis Zervos, Thodoros Moridis and Yorgos Damasiotis.
When was Madalena released?
Madalena was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.