The Ogre of Athens
“The most biting, the most daring social satire”
1956 · 1 h 43 min
Directed by 
Nikos Koundouros
Nikos KoundourosCast
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Plot
On New Year's Eve, a timid bank clerk is mistaken for a notorious crime boss and is swept into a tragicomedy.
Sinekatalog’s take
Nikos Koundouros's film is dark and sharp, a classic of Greek cinema, with a hint of expressionism.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 7.8 / 10 (2,637 votes)
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