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The Ogre of Athens(1956)
Status: Released
Date: 1956-03-05
70%
31 Votes
Time: 1h 39m
A parody of a tragedy
Overview:
A peaceful, frightened little man is mistakenly identified as "The Dragon", a notorious criminal at large. He briefly and reluctantly rules the underworld until they realize their mistake.
Languages: Greek.
Countries:
Greece
ProductionCompanies:
Athens Film Company
Movie: The Ogre of Athens
Top 10 Billed Cast
Ντίνος Ηλιόπουλος
Thomas
Μαργαρίτα Παπαγεωργίου
Roula
Γιάννης Αργύρης
Hondros
Θανάσης Βέγγος
Spathis
Μαρίκα Λεκάκη
Carmen
Φρίξος Νάσσου
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