God Loves Caviar (2012): Cast, Box Office & Plot
God Loves Caviar is a 2012 historical adventure film directed by Yannis Smaragdis, starring Sebastian Koch as Varvakis, Juan Diego Botto and Catherine Deneuve. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes and earned $2.9 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 39m (99 min)
- Director
- Yannis Smaragdis
- Original language
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Greek - Studio
- Stella Studio
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is God Loves Caviar About?
The premise of God Loves Caviar without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
This is the incredible true story of Ioannis Varvakis, a Greek pirate who remarkably transformed himself into a powerful merchant. Rising from a modest background, he built one of the most significant mercantile empires in 18th-century Europe, amassing considerable wealth and influence through trade and enterprise. His journey is a captivating account of ambition, opportunity, and a surprising turn of fortune.
God Loves Caviar Cast & Characters
Sebastian Koch leads the cast as Varvakis, with Juan Diego Botto as Lefentarios and Catherine Deneuve as Empress Catherine II of Russia. Directed by Yannis Smaragdis; 16 actors are credited in all.
- Director Yannis Smaragdis
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Sebastian Koch as Varvakis -
Juan Diego Botto as Lefentarios -
Catherine Deneuve as Empress Catherine II of Russia -
John Cleese as McCormick
Also Starring in God Loves Caviar
· 12 more- Evgeniy Stychkin Ivan
- Marissa Triantafyllidou Maria
- Olga Sutulova Helena
- Alexandros Mylonas Temporary Prime Minister
- Akis Sakellariou
- Lakis Lazopoulos Fisherman of God
- Fotini Baxevani
- Christopher Papakaliatis Potemkin
- Pavlos Kontoyannidis
- Nick Ashdon British Ambassador
- Alexandra Sakelaropoulou Varvakis' Mother
- Yannis Vouros Businessman
More from Yannis Smaragdis
More films directed by Yannis Smaragdis: Kazantzakis, El Greco, Cavafy and What a Mess.
God Loves Caviar Plot Summary
What happens in God Loves Caviar from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Ioannis Varvakis Juan Diego Botto is a Greek caviar merchant who rises from a life on Psara filled with sea lore and traditional seamanship to become a powerful benefactor of both Russians and Greeks along the Black Sea. Born on the island where the sea is woven into daily life, he learns to navigate from a young age and, by the age of 17, builds his own ship. That ship—destined to play a pivotal role in his story—meets a dramatic end during the Orlov Revolt, a setback that sends him toward a new path.
Full summary
The whole story of God Loves Caviar, scene by scene
God Loves Caviar Box Office
God Loves Caviar grossed $2.9 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$2.9M
- International
- $2.9M
How Well Do You Know God Loves Caviar?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the Greek caviar merchant whose rise from sea-faring trader to wealthy benefactor is chronicled in the film?
God Loves Caviar Also Known As
15 alternative titles, including “Ο Θεός Αγαπάει το Χαβιάρι” and “Der Pirat - Legende - Held - Kaviar-König”.
- Also known as
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- Ο Θεός Αγαπάει το Χαβιάρι
- Der Pirat - Legende - Held - Kaviar-König
- Gott leibt Kaviar
- O Theos agapaei to haviari
- The Pirate
- 希臘海盜英雄
- Der Pirat
- Пираты Эгейского моря
- Господ обича хайвер
- El pirata
- 上帝深爱鱼子酱
- 해적: 위대한 영웅
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- Bóg kocha kawior
- Bůh miluje kaviár
- Dieu aime le caviar
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God Loves Caviar FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of God Loves Caviar, each answered in a sentence.
How long is God Loves Caviar?
God Loves Caviar runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
When was God Loves Caviar released?
God Loves Caviar was released on August 4, 2012.
Who directed God Loves Caviar?
God Loves Caviar was directed by Yannis Smaragdis.
More films by Yannis Smaragdis Who is in the cast of God Loves Caviar?
God Loves Caviar stars Sebastian Koch as Varvakis, Juan Diego Botto as Lefentarios and Catherine Deneuve as Empress Catherine II of Russia, among 16 credited actors.
How much did God Loves Caviar make at the box office?
God Loves Caviar grossed $2.9 million worldwide.
Does God Loves Caviar have a post-credit scene?
No. God Loves Caviar has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is God Loves Caviar in?
The original language of God Loves Caviar is Greek.
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