The Magic City (1955)
Overview
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.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | el |
| Popularity | 1.149 |
Directed By
Nikos Koundouros
Crew
Nikos Koundouros
Margarita Lymberaki
Nikos Koundouros
Kostas Theodoridis
Manos Hatzidakis
Vasilis Georgiadis
Giorgos Tsaoulis
TOP CAST
George Foundas
Kosmas Betsos
Margarita Papageorgiou
Maria
Manos Katrakis
observer - narrator
Thanasis Veggos
Thanasis
Andreas Douzos
Argiris
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