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AdventureYear2017Duration1h 38mIMDb5.3

Swing Away

AdventureComedy

When an American pro is suspended from the LPGA tour, her escape to Greece and the village of her grandparents leads to a showdown against a greedy American developer that changes the lives of the villagers and herself forever.

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Cast

Shannon Elizabeth

Zoe

John O'Hurley

Glenn

Karl Theobald

Thomas

Manos Gavras

Marcos

Renos Haralambidis

Panayiotis

VM

Viktoria Miller

Stella

Hristos Sougaris

Father Anthony

AM

Alexandros Mylonas

Haralambos

Olga Damani

Keti

DS

Demetrios Saites

Antonopoulos

Gino Cafarelli

Derek

NC

Nicole Castrale

Self

JF

Jerry Foltz

Self

AG

Apostolos Garanis

Self - Propsmaster

Lory Molino

Background

RT

Ryan Tygh

Caddie

David Collihan

Golf Spectator

Comments

10 Comments

Muhannad almisuratiMay 29, 2023

source: Swing Away

Ángel 🫠Nov 22, 2022

I liked this movie very much! Shannon Elizabeth did a very good job, her acting was natural, not overplayed and her greek was amazing! She obviously worked a lot. Bravo! Manos Gavras charming as always and his acting very good! Their romance evolved naturally and their kiss near the end.... Oh!!! intense kiss! All the cast was good in their parts (especially Renos Charalambidis, John O'Hurley and Alexandros Mylonas). The only thing that should be different is the little girl (Stella) should speak some greek.... The scenery, the fotography and the music all very beautiful!!! A movie depicting the modern Greece (beautiful island of Rhodes) but with the love we still have for our land, our faith and traditions! Worth seeing.... Give it a chance. "I hope nothing, i fear nothing, i am free!" A proud Greek lady! S.Simeonidou- Athens Greece

Âk Ďê Ķáfťán BôýNov 22, 2022

I am so disappointed by this film and it is really unfortunate because there are some very skilled greek actors participating. The visuals are beautiful but other than that it is awful. The plot is very predictable, the acting is truly terrible and I don't think it represents greek culture very well.

🐊🐍محــــمود🕷 لعميـــري🐍🐊Nov 22, 2022

Swing Away is a movie that has no intention of reinventing cinema or storytelling, sure, but what it does it does beautifully. I mean you had me at Shannon Elizabeth on a Greek island, but I love so many things about this movie. A fantastic cast, and cast of characters, a well told tale, enough quirkiness without losing essential humanity or making a parody of the "simple" Greek villagers... But perhaps most of all I love that the hero's journey is shared quite equally between multiple characters. Perhaps the real hero in the end is Renos Haralambidis' Panayiotis, the lawyer reduced to managing a failed golf course, unloved by the town he lives in and almost entirely alone at the beginning of the film. Haralambidis gives his character such weary pathos and lost hope that I find it impossible not to cheer him on as he regains his sense of dignity. And then of course there is the rare chance to see Shannon Elizabeth shine for a full hour and a half. She's in most every scene here. Hollywood so often lets her talent go to waste and this is a great reminder of what we all miss out on. She has the potential to be such a classic movie star, if only producers would let her get past being 'That Hot Chick from American Pie'. Swing Away is a movie I will keep coming back to when I need a shot of hope. And if you're looking for romance, you'll have to wait patiently but it will be worth it. How many films can make that claim?

moonitNov 22, 2022

Not the best but it is well worth watching. James Welch Henderson Arkansas. 11/21/2020

sulman kesebat✈️ 🇱🇾Nov 22, 2022

A decent,fun to watch family movie.Nothing we haven't seen before,follows all the norms faithfully and in the end leaves you with a sweet taste!!!!

seni senaytNov 22, 2022

I saw this movie last night an thoroughly enjoyed it. If you liked "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" you will like this movie even more. The acting was better and more authentic, the scenery was spectacular and there was many more laughs. John O'Hurley or J. Peterman, Elaine's boss on the Seinfeld show played the bad American perfectly. He was hilarious. Take your kids to watch this great family film.

Brenda WairimuNov 22, 2022

If you enjoy stories about underdogs who overcome evil villains in the face of insurmountable odds, you will definitely enjoy Swing Away. As added bonuses, golf aficionados get a glimpse into the world of the LPGA, and travel buffs get a taste of Greek village life in the 21st Century as local residents find themselves fighting for their way of life against a greedy, heartless real estate magnate. Add into the mix a bit of intrigue on the part of two clever lawyers and an unlikely champion, and you have a fun film for the whole family. Highly recommended.

Sajid UmarNov 22, 2022

The story is formulaic, but the characters and surroundings makes this a warm, family friendly movie. Themes of redemption, family, loyalty, mentorship and faith are all woven into the story. Standouts include the main lead characters, especially the Greek Orthodox priest. Shannon Elizabeth is a very effective lead and carries the movie, and John O' Hurley chews up the scenery as an over the top megalomaniac villain. The scenes are gorgeous. Makes one want to take a golfing vacation to Greece!

user2568319585609Nov 22, 2022

I've seen this movie twice now and loved it both times! I had a smile on my face from start to finish. It's a charming film that you can bring the entire family to and you don't need to be Greek, or a golfer, to enjoy it. However, if you are Greek or a philhellene, you'll particularly enjoy the gorgeous Greek scenery and the authentic representation of Greek people. And, this is the first time I've seen a fusion of the Greek Orthodox Church and Nikos Kazantzakis philosophy working together in harmony to support the themes of the movie. Well done!!!!!!

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