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If the Violin Were a Bird (1984): Cast

If the Violin Were a Bird (1984) movie poster

If the Violin Were a Bird is a 1984 comedy directed by Takis Vougiouklakis, starring Sotiris Moustakas as Lefteris Paganikakis, Giannis Vogiatzis and Thanos Papadopoulos. It runs 1 hour 18 minutes.

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If the Violin Were a Bird (1984) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 18m (78 min)
Genre
Comedy
Original language
Greek
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is If the Violin Were a Bird About?

The premise of If the Violin Were a Bird without spoilers.

Lefteris, a dedicated violinist who shuttles between the symphonic orchestra and his church duties, finds his routine shattered one Sunday when a rivalry between two churches lands him in prison. There, he recounts his tumultuous life to a fellow inmate, reflecting on his passionate career, multiple marriages and divorces, and the choices that shaped him.

If the Violin Were a Bird Themes & Keywords

· 17 tags
  • violinist
  • virtuoso
  • symphony
  • aspiration
  • porn star
  • religious fanatic
  • priest
  • athens greece
  • bare chested male
  • violin
  • partial female nudity
  • black woman
+5 more
  • pantyhose
  • black pantyhose
  • female stockinged legs
  • pantyhose legs
  • brunette woman
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Cast & crew

If the Violin Were a Bird Cast & Characters

Sotiris Moustakas leads the cast as Lefteris Paganikakis, with Giannis Vogiatzis as Vlasis Boukas and Thanos Papadopoulos as Papa-Fotis. Directed by Takis Vougiouklakis; 18 actors are credited in all.

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If the Violin Were a Bird Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “Αν ήταν το βιολί πουλί” and “Αυτός και το βιολί του”.

Also known as
  • Αν ήταν το βιολί πουλί
  • Αυτός και το βιολί του
  • Και αυτός... το βιολί του
  • An itan to violi pouli...
  • Αν ηταν το βιολι πουλι

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If the Violin Were a Bird FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of If the Violin Were a Bird, each answered in a sentence.

How long is If the Violin Were a Bird?

If the Violin Were a Bird runs 1 hour 18 minutes (78 minutes).

When was If the Violin Were a Bird released?

If the Violin Were a Bird was released on March 15, 1984.

Who directed If the Violin Were a Bird?

If the Violin Were a Bird was directed by Takis Vougiouklakis.

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Who is in the cast of If the Violin Were a Bird?

If the Violin Were a Bird stars Sotiris Moustakas as Lefteris Paganikakis, Giannis Vogiatzis as Vlasis Boukas and Thanos Papadopoulos as Papa-Fotis, among 18 credited actors.

Does If the Violin Were a Bird have a post-credit scene?

No. If the Violin Were a Bird has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is If the Violin Were a Bird in?

The original language of If the Violin Were a Bird is Greek.

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