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Knock Out (1986): Cast

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Knock Out is a 1986 comedy drama directed by Pavlos Tasios, starring Kostas Stefanakis as Ρουφιάνος (uncredited), Kostas Arzoglou and Giorgos Kimoulis. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.

Knock Out (1986) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 35m (95 min)
Director
Pavlos Tasios
Genres
Drama , Comedy
Original language
Greek
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Knock Out About?

The premise of Knock Out without spoilers.

George (George Kimoulis) is a bewildered young man who feels he faces countless dead ends, though his struggles mirror those of many peers. Disillusioned with life and love, he plans suicide, trusting his best friend will intervene each time. To reveal life's true worth, his friend stages a clever ruse with a mysterious stranger who appears in every scene.

Knock Out Themes & Keywords

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  • friend
  • nightmare
  • buddies
  • white underwear
  • theater
  • stage
  • underwear
  • actress
  • thespian
  • rehearsal
  • script
  • fight
+32 more
  • lover
  • quarrel
  • disappointment
  • bitter disappointment
  • talented
  • suicidal
  • suicide attempt
  • big dream
  • rescue
  • in time
  • bmw motorcycle
  • beach
  • hitman
  • death
  • wish
  • death wish
  • make believe
  • shaved head
  • shaven head
  • spitting
  • mirror
  • stranger
  • pity
  • self pity
  • athens greece
  • actor
  • suicide
  • despair
  • casting
  • bar
  • friendship
  • debt
Cast & crew

Knock Out Cast & Characters

Kostas Stefanakis leads the cast as Ρουφιάνος (uncredited), with Kostas Arzoglou as Kostas and Giorgos Kimoulis as Giorgos. Directed by Pavlos Tasios; 19 actors are credited in all.

Details

Knock Out Also Known As

Also known as “Urge for Life”.

Also known as
  • Urge for Life

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FAQ

Knock Out FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Knock Out, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Knock Out?

Knock Out runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

When was Knock Out released?

Knock Out was released on October 1, 1986.

Who directed Knock Out?

Knock Out was directed by Pavlos Tasios.

More films by Pavlos Tasios

Who is in the cast of Knock Out?

Knock Out stars Kostas Stefanakis as Ρουφιάνος (uncredited), Kostas Arzoglou as Kostas and Giorgos Kimoulis as Giorgos, among 19 credited actors.

Does Knock Out have a post-credit scene?

No. Knock Out has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Knock Out in?

The original language of Knock Out is Greek.

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