The Magic City (1955)
A look at poverty in post-war Athens. Kosmas, a young man living in the slums, constantly tries to make ends meet, hoping for a better day. Because of debts, he gets tangled up in smuggling. His morals are tested and he tries to find a way out.
Director: Nikos Koundouros
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George Foundas as Kosmas Betsos |
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Margarita Papageorgiou as Maria |
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Stephanos Stratigos as |
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Manos Katrakis as observer - narrator |
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Thanasis Veggos as Thanasis |
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Mimis Fotopoulos as |
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Andreas Douzos as Argiris |
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Eva Brika as |
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Eftyhia Pavlogianni as |
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Tassos Katrapas as |
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Fanis Kabanis as |
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Anestis Vlahos as |
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Nikos Tsachiridis as |
| Directing | Nikos Koundouros | Director |
| Writing | Margarita Lymberaki | Writer |
| Production | Nikos Koundouros | Producer |
| Crew | Kostas Theodoridis | Cinematography |
| Sound | Manos Hatzidakis | Music |
| Directing | Vasilis Georgiadis | Assistant Director |
| Editing | Giorgos Tsaoulis | Editor |