The Ogre of Athens
“The most biting, the most daring social satire”
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Good to know
- Director
- Nikos Koundouros
- Release date
- 1956-03-05
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Language
- Greek
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Greece
- Studio
- Athens Film Company
The Ogre of Athens — trailer
About The Ogre of Athens
The Ogre of Athens is a 1956 movie in the Crime, Comedy and Thriller genres, directed by Nikos Koundouros, starring Dinos Iliopoulos, Margarita Papageorgiou and Giannis Argyris. It has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 37 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Ogre of Athens in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Ogre of Athens in United States?+
The Ogre of Athens is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in United States. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.
Is The Ogre of Athens on Netflix?+
The Ogre of Athens is not on Netflix in United States right now.
How long is The Ogre of Athens?+
The Ogre of Athens has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).
Who stars in The Ogre of Athens?+
The Ogre of Athens stars Dinos Iliopoulos, Margarita Papageorgiou, Giannis Argyris, Thanasis Veggos and Marika Lekaki.
When did The Ogre of Athens come out?+
The Ogre of Athens is a 1956 movie directed by Nikos Koundouros.
What genre is The Ogre of Athens?+
The Ogre of Athens is Crime, Comedy, Thriller and Drama film.
Who directed The Ogre of Athens?+
The Ogre of Athens was directed by Nikos Koundouros.
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