Stella (1955): Cast & Plot
Stella is a 1955 romantic drama starring Melina Mercouri as Stella, Alekos Alexandrakis and George Foundas. It is based on Stella: A Play for Lovers (1776) by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe by Kristina Becker and Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Original language
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Greek - Studio
- Millas Film
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Stella About?
The premise of Stella without spoilers, adapted from Stella: A Play for Lovers (1776) by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe by Kristina Becker and Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Stella follows a headstrong Greek woman who refuses to settle, reveling in freedom and carefree romances. When she falls for a promising young footballer, her desire for independence clashes with love, forcing her to confront a pivotal decision about her future as she navigates family expectations and her restless spirit.
Stella Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- tavern
- nightclub
- old athens greece
- whirlwind romance
- tavern owner
- romantic interest
- passion
- passionate
- passionate kissing
- unconventional lifestyle
- soccer player
- football player
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- match
- football match
- singer
- vocalist
- passionate kiss
- love
- lover
- affair
- truth
- truthful
- failed expectation
- freedom
- feisty heroine
- independent woman
- unconventional relationship
- accident
- deadly accident
- summer
- death
- funeral
- funeral ceremony
- pride
- proud woman
- beach
- kiss
- hiding
- piano
- character name as title
- greek dance
- heat
- stabbing a woman
- female protagonist
- dead woman with eyes open
- death of title character
- murder
- one word title
- athens greece
- based on play
Stella Cast & Characters
Melina Mercouri leads the cast as Stella, with Alekos Alexandrakis as Alekos and George Foundas as Miltos.
- Melina Mercouri as Stella
- Alekos Alexandrakis as Alekos
- George Foundas as Miltos
- Dionysis Papagiannopoulos as Mitsos
Also Starring in Stella
· 7 more- Tasso Kavadia Alekos' sister
- Mihalis Kakogiannis Wedding guest
- Kostas Kakavas Antonis
- Kostas Pomonis Alekos' father
- Voula Zouboulaki Anetta
- Sofia Vempo Maria
- Christina Kalogerikou Miltos' mother
Stella Plot Summary
What happens in Stella from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Stella, Melina Mercouri, is a fiercely independent rembetiko singer performing at the Paradise nightclub, living a guiltless yet turbulent life. She moves through love and flirtation with an ease that matches the rhythm of the music she sings, never letting anyone anchor her down for long. Her relationships tend to follow a familiar pattern: she grows restless, ends things before they can truly entrench, and brushes off anyone who asks for more than she’s willing to give. Among her entanglements is Alekos, Alekos Alexandrakis, the son of a wealthy family, a pairing she treats the same way—yet the pull of freedom keeps her distance even as passion flares.
Full summary
The whole story of Stella, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Stella?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What kind of singer is Stella, performing nightly at a popular nightclub?
Cars in Stella
7 cars on screen, including the unknown and the 1954 Framo V901-2.
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1954 Framo V901-2 Minor role -
Peugeot 203 Pick Up Minor role -
Citroën unknown Background role
Stella Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Στέλλα” and “Stella cortigiana del Pireo”.
- Also known as
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- Στέλλα
- Stella cortigiana del Pireo
- Stella, femme libre
- 斯特拉
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Stella FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast, the book behind it, post-credit scenes and language of Stella, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Stella?
Stella runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was Stella released?
Stella was released on April 4, 1955.
Who is in the cast of Stella?
Stella stars Melina Mercouri as Stella, Alekos Alexandrakis as Alekos and George Foundas as Miltos, among 11 credited actors.
Is Stella based on a book?
Yes. Stella is adapted from Stella: A Play for Lovers (1776) by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe by Kristina Becker and Johann Wolfgang von Goethe.
Does Stella have a post-credit scene?
No. Stella has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Stella in?
The original language of Stella is Greek.
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