

In the mid-1960s, Kostas left his village in Crete dreaming of becoming a star. His rugged physique and humble background afforded him only small “tough-guy” roles, yet in numerous Greek films – from big studio productions and renowned auteur masterpieces to low-budget exploitation films alike. By placing a support actor at centerstage, the film traces five decades of Greek cinema.

Kostas Stefanakis
(archive footage)
LeadΜίκα Στεφανάκη
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Omiros Efstratiadis
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Sotiris Goritsas
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Kiska Manouseli
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Makis Gerard Papasimakopoulos
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Christos Callow
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Yannis Economides
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