The Ogre of Athens (1956)

03/05/1956 (GR) • 1h 44m

Crime, Comedy, Thriller, Drama

A parody of a tragedy

Overview

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.


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Status

Released

Original Language

Greek

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

cabaret

mistaken identity

serial killer

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