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The Ogre of Athens

19561h 44mNikos Koundouros
IMDb 7.9

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"The most biting, the most daring social satire"

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.

CrimeComedyThrillerDrama
CabaretMistaken IdentitySerial Killer

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What is The Ogre of Athens (1956) about?

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.

Who stars in The Ogre of Athens?

The Ogre of Athens stars Dinos Iliopoulos (Thomas), Margarita Papageorgiou (Roula), Giannis Argyris (Hondros), Thanasis Veggos (Spathis), Marika Lekaki (Carmen). The film was directed by Nikos Koundouros.

How long is The Ogre of Athens?

The Ogre of Athens has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1956.

Is The Ogre of Athens worth watching?

The Ogre of Athens holds an IMDb rating of 7.9/10. Fans of Crime, Comedy, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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