The Germans Strike Again

The Germans Strike Again

1948 · 90 min · ★ 7.4 · Comedy

4 years after the Nazi occupation in Greece, the Greeks are involved in a Civil War and they are killing each other. Theodoros, a quiet and modest man, disgusted and disappointed, falls asleep and has a nightmare. Hitler is alive and the Nazis strike back with new, more powerful weapons.

Directed by Alekos Sakellarios · Written by Alekos Sakellarios

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