John the Violent (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1973, John the Violent is a notable film directed by Tonia Marketaki, running about 180 minutes.
What it’s about. At midnight, on a deserted Athenian street, a beautiful woman named Eleni Chalkia is fatally stabbed by a stranger, who immediately disappears into the shadows. The murderer is Ioannis Zachos (Manos Logiadis), a young man lacking in both mental and sexual stability, who lives out his erotic fantasies through purifying violence. He often fantasizes about killing beautiful women, in this way compensating for his deficient manhood and satisfying his passion for power. When he is arrested, he immediately confesses his crimes, which is a relief to the police, who have been accused of gross ineptitude by the press. During the trial that follows, the relentless question, “who is ultimately guilty? Man or society?” is again raised.
Who’s in it. John the Violent stars Manolis Logiadis as Ioannis Zahos, Vangelis Kazan as Investigator, Nikitas Tsakiroglou as Prosecutor and Nikos Glavas as Iraklis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, John the Violent 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 John the Violent page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch John the Violent (1973)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for John the Violent change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is John the Violent worth watching?
- John the Violent holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in John the Violent?
- John the Violent stars Manolis Logiadis, Vangelis Kazan, Nikitas Tsakiroglou, Nikos Glavas and Mika Flora.
- When was John the Violent released?
- John the Violent was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 180 minutes.