The Ogre of Athens

A parody of a tragedy

On New Year’s Eve, a timid bank clerk is mistaken for a notorious criminal mastermind who rules the streets of Athens. Embracing his mistaken identity comes with a price though, as his unwitting white lie begins to unravel.

  • Genre: Crime, Comedy, Thriller, Drama
  • Release Date: 1956-03-05
  • Runtime: 104 min
  • Country: Greece
  • Language: Greek
  • Status: Released
  • IMDb Rating: 7
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