Movie: Synoikia to Oneiro

Top 10 Billed Cast

Alekos Alexandrakis
Αλέκος Αλεξανδράκης

Rikos

Manos Katrakis
Μάνος Κατράκης

Nekroforas

Aliki Georgouli
Αλίκη Γεωργούλη

Stefania

Spyros Mousouris
Σπύρος Μουσούρης

Elektra Kalamidou
Ηλέκτρα Καλαμίδου

Alekos Petsos
Alekos Petsos

Asimakis

Aleka Paizi
Αλέκα Παΐζη

Athanasia Moustaka
Αθανασία Μουστάκα

Sapfo Notara
Σαπφώ Νοταρά

Gianna Olymbiou
Gianna Olymbiou

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    A poor neighborhood of Athens, Asyrmatos, is the center of the world for the people who live there and try in every way to escape from poverty and destitution. A handsome released youth, Ricos (Alekos Alexandrakis), is trying to make money, at the same time that his lover, Stefi (Aliki Georgoulis), is seeing other men and her father, Nekrophoras (Manos Katrakis), is trying to contribute in family finances. Rico will set up a job, but will spend the money raised before he can put it into action. As a result, one of his "partners" (Alekos Petsos) will commit suicide, leaving his pregnant wife, Eleni (Aleka Paizis), to her fate. Rikos, his beloved and her father, defeated and disappointed because of the expectations that were never fulfilled, will be forced to come to terms with the harsh reality.

  • Release Date

    1961-10-15

  • Average

    7.2

  • Rating:

    3.6 starts
  • Tagline

    The stories of poor people living in a neighborhood in Athens and their difficulties.

  • Genres

  • Languages:

    ελληνικά
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