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The Magic City

The Magic City

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Drama
📜 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.
🌏 Languages Available: Greek
📆 Date Released: 1955-07-18
⌚ Running Time: 80 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 6.3

Beloved Cast

George Foundas original image
Kosmas Betsos
George Foundas
Margarita Papageorgiou original image
Maria
Margarita Papageorgiou
Stephanos Stratigos original image
Stephanos Stratigos
Manos Katrakis original image
observer - narrator
Manos Katrakis
Thanasis Veggos original image
Thanasis
Thanasis Veggos
Mimis Fotopoulos original image
Mimis Fotopoulos
Andreas Douzos original image
Argiris
Andreas Douzos
Eva Brika original image
Eva Brika
Eftyhia Pavlogianni original image
Eftyhia Pavlogianni
Tassos Katrapas original image
Tassos Katrapas
Fanis Kabanis original image
Fanis Kabanis
Anestis Vlahos original image
Anestis Vlahos
Nikos Tsachiridis original image
Nikos Tsachiridis

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