The Ogre of Athens
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1956 · 1h 44m · Comedy, Crime, Drama, Thriller · Greece
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.
Directed by
Nikos KoundourosWritten by
Iakovos Kabanellis6.4Smart score
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