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Stigma (1982): Cast

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Stigma is a 1982 crime drama directed by Pavlos Tasios, starring Antonis Kafetzopoulos as Petros, Olia Lazaridou and Giannis Thomas. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.

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Stigma (1982) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Director
Pavlos Tasios
Genres
Drama , Crime
Original language
Greek
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Stigma About?

The premise of Stigma without spoilers.

A young couple, played by Antonis Kafetzopoulos and Olia Lazaridou, discover that their newborn is diagnosed with Down syndrome. Grappling with the prospect of a life filled with severe challenges, they confront a painful moral dilemma and ultimately decide to end the infant's life, reflecting the desperation and ethical turmoil they experience.

Stigma Themes & Keywords

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  • the future
  • down syndrome
  • baby
  • mother daughter relationship
  • divorce
  • murder of a baby
  • mother in law son in law relationship
  • husband wife relationship
  • nurse
  • crying baby
  • death certificate
  • doctor
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  • athens greece
  • greece
  • greek
  • athenian
  • old athens greece
  • meeting
  • life
  • clinic
  • newborn
  • baby boy
  • boy
  • obstetrician
  • obstetrics
  • hospital
  • pregnancy
  • pain
  • burden
  • decision
  • dilemma
  • choice
  • newlywed
  • paint
  • one breast exposed
  • brief female nudity
  • nude woman
  • father
  • mother
  • drinking
  • smoking
  • whiskey
  • paediatrician
  • lawyer
  • legal advice
  • advice
  • party
  • death
  • murder
  • controversy
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Cast & crew

Stigma Cast & Characters

Antonis Kafetzopoulos leads the cast as Petros, with Olia Lazaridou as Eleni and Giannis Thomas as Kostas. Directed by Pavlos Tasios; 15 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Pavlos Tasios

More films directed by Pavlos Tasios: Knock Out, Another one for Korydallos, Parangelia! and Yes, But….

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Details

Stigma Also Known As

Also known as “The stigma”.

Also known as
  • The stigma

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FAQ

Stigma FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Stigma?

Stigma runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was Stigma released?

Stigma was released on October 13, 1982.

Who directed Stigma?

Stigma was directed by Pavlos Tasios.

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Who is in the cast of Stigma?

Stigma stars Antonis Kafetzopoulos as Petros, Olia Lazaridou as Eleni and Giannis Thomas as Kostas, among 15 credited actors.

Does Stigma have a post-credit scene?

No. Stigma has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Stigma in?

The original language of Stigma is Greek.

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