The Ogre of Athens(1956)
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The most biting, the most daring social satire
The Ogre of Athens Synopsis
On New Year’s Eve, a timid bank clerk is mistaken for a notorious criminal mastermind who rules the streets of Athens. Embracing his mistaken identity comes with a price though, as his unwitting white lie begins to unravel.
The Ogre of Athens (1956) is a crime, comedy, thriller and drama film directed by Nikos Koundouros, released on March 5, 1956 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars Dinos Iliopoulos, Margarita Papageorgiou, Giannis Argyris and Thanasis Veggos. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 38 ratings.
- Director:
- Nikos Koundouros
- Writers:
- Iakovos Kabanellis
- Composer:
- Manos Hatzidakis
- Production:
- Athens Film Company
- Status:
- Released
The Ogre of Athens (1956) Trailer
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The Ogre of Athens Cast & Crew
Main cast
Dinos Iliopoulos
as Thomas
Margarita Papageorgiou
as Roula
Giannis Argyris
as Hondros
Thanasis Veggos
as Spathis
Marika Lekaki
as Carmen
- Kostas Stavrinoudakis
Kostas Stavrinoudakis
as villain
Frixos Nassou
- Kostas Stavrinoudakis
Kostas Stavrinoudakis
- Manolis Vlachakis
Manolis Vlachakis
- Kostas Spagopoulos
Kostas Spagopoulos
- Zizi Viopoulou
Zizi Viopoulou
Kassi Janet
Key crew
Directed by Nikos Koundouros, written by Iakovos Kabanellis.
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The Ogre of Athens Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 38 ratings.
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The Ogre of Athens – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Ogre of Athens online?
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The Ogre of Athens (1956) is available to stream on Belas Artes à La Carte. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Ogre of Athens?
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The main cast of The Ogre of Athens (1956) includes Dinos Iliopoulos, Margarita Papageorgiou, Giannis Argyris, Thanasis Veggos and Marika Lekaki. The film was directed by Nikos Koundouros. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Ogre of Athens released?
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The Ogre of Athens was released on March 5, 1956 and runs for 1h 44m.
Is The Ogre of Athens worth watching?
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The Ogre of Athens (1956) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 38 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, comedy and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Ogre of Athens?
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