The Avenue of Hate

An unconscious driver fatally injures a woman and leaves her helpless to die. The victim was the wife of investigator Kostas Kyriazis, who, six years later, is called upon to solve a similar incident. He will not be able to perform his work without emotional involvement and passion, as he leads to the conclusion that the driver being treated is the same as the person responsible for the death of his wife.

Directed by Nikos Foskolos, The Avenue of Hate leans on a strong ensemble — Kostas Kazakos, Mairi Hronopoulou, Eleni Zafeiriou — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about crime titles of 1968.