A Hero in His Slippers (1958): Cast
A Hero in His Slippers is a 1958 comedy drama directed by Alekos Sakellarios, starring Lavrentis Dianellos as Apostolos Dekavallas, Nikos Fermas and Periklis Hristoforidis. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 25m (85 min)
- Director
- Alekos Sakellarios
- Original language
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Greek - Studio
- Anzervos
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is A Hero in His Slippers About?
The premise of A Hero in His Slippers without spoilers.
A humble veteran general lives modestly with his wife and daughter. When his future son‑in‑law arrives to say he will immigrate to Australia, his cousin Apostolos also visits, announcing that the government will honor him with a statue in the small square outside his home. The news forces him to confront his legacy as his family prepares to leave.
A Hero in His Slippers Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- athens greece
- greece
- greek
- athenian
- old athens greece
- meeting
- patriot
- patriotism
- veteran
- greek army
- monument
- memorial
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- respect
- cape
- bullet
- blood stain
- bill
- unable to pay
- shaving
- straight razor
- shaving foam
- unscrupulous
- cousin
- cheater
- blonde woman
- artist
- sculptor
- immortality
- hero
- heroism
- politics
- politician
- technician
- curriculum vitae
- chivalry
- battle
- world war two
- fighter
- army officer
- farewell
- goodbye
- happy end
- happy ending
- valor
- dramedy drama
- satire
- sword
- statue
- pride
- honor
A Hero in His Slippers Cast & Characters
Lavrentis Dianellos leads the cast as Apostolos Dekavallas, with Nikos Fermas as junk dealer and Periklis Hristoforidis as Minister (uncredited). Directed by Alekos Sakellarios; 18 actors are credited in all.
- Director Alekos Sakellarios
- Lavrentis Dianellos as Apostolos Dekavallas
- Nikos Fermas as junk dealer
- Periklis Hristoforidis as Minister (uncredited)
- Giorgos Gavriilidis as Angelos Stamoulis
Also Starring in A Hero in His Slippers
· 14 more- Thanasis Tzeneralis doctor
- Nitsa Tsaganea Eirini Dekavalla
- Vagelis Protopapas Sotiris Lymberiadis
- Ilia Livykou Popi Dekavalla
- Vasilis Logothetidis General Labros Dekavallas
- Byron Pallis Kostas Stoupatis
- Kostas Stavrinoudakis
- Taygeti
- Stathis Hatzipavlis
- Mihalis Papadakis
- Sonia Zoidou Julia Dekavalla
- Lefki Papazafeiropoulou
- Alkis Yannakas
- Yorgos Karetas
More from Alekos Sakellarios
More films directed by Alekos Sakellarios: Rena is Off-Side, Groom Urgently Wanted, The Strongman Who Became a Lamb and Greek Pride.
A Hero in His Slippers Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Ένας ήρως με παντούφλες” and “Enas Iros Me Padoufles”.
- Also known as
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- Ένας ήρως με παντούφλες
- Enas Iros Me Padoufles
- Ενας ηρως με παντουφλες
- Герой в домашних туфлях
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A Hero in His Slippers FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of A Hero in His Slippers, each answered in a sentence.
How long is A Hero in His Slippers?
A Hero in His Slippers runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
When was A Hero in His Slippers released?
A Hero in His Slippers was released on November 6, 1958.
Who directed A Hero in His Slippers?
A Hero in His Slippers was directed by Alekos Sakellarios.
More films by Alekos Sakellarios Who is in the cast of A Hero in His Slippers?
A Hero in His Slippers stars Lavrentis Dianellos as Apostolos Dekavallas, Nikos Fermas as junk dealer and Periklis Hristoforidis as Minister (uncredited), among 18 credited actors.
Does A Hero in His Slippers have a post-credit scene?
No. A Hero in His Slippers has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is A Hero in His Slippers in?
The original language of A Hero in His Slippers is Greek.
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