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Thanasakis, the Politician (1954): Cast

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Thanasakis, the Politician is a 1954 comedy directed by Alekos Sakellarios, starring Byron Pallis as Thanasakis Govotsos, Dinos Iliopoulos and Despo Diamantidou. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes.

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Thanasakis, the Politician (1954) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 26m (86 min)
Genre
Comedy
Original language
Greek
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Thanasakis, the Politician About?

The premise of Thanasakis, the Politician without spoilers.

After studying in Switzerland, the wealthy daughter returns to Greece and marries scientist Thanasakis. Determined to serve his country, Thanasakis launches a campaign funded by his brother‑in‑law. The first election fails, and a snap election forces him to seek his relative’s money again, even though it could bankrupt the family.

Thanasakis, the Politician Themes & Keywords

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  • athens greece
  • greece
  • greek
  • athenian
  • old athens greece
  • grocer
  • snobbery
  • quarrel
  • politician
  • money
  • grocery store
  • election
+7 more
  • comma in title
  • comedy of manners
  • brother sister relationship
  • politics
  • political satire
  • based on play
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

Thanasakis, the Politician Cast & Characters

Byron Pallis leads the cast as Thanasakis Govotsos, with Dinos Iliopoulos as Meletis Kaplanis and Despo Diamantidou as Sofia. Directed by Alekos Sakellarios; 12 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Alekos Sakellarios

More films directed by Alekos Sakellarios: Rena is Off-Side, Groom Urgently Wanted, The Strongman Who Became a Lamb and Greek Pride.

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Thanasakis, the Politician FAQ: Cast & Runtime

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

How long is Thanasakis, the Politician?

Thanasakis, the Politician runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

When was Thanasakis, the Politician released?

Thanasakis, the Politician was released on January 11, 1954.

Who directed Thanasakis, the Politician?

Thanasakis, the Politician was directed by Alekos Sakellarios.

More films by Alekos Sakellarios

Who is in the cast of Thanasakis, the Politician?

Thanasakis, the Politician stars Byron Pallis as Thanasakis Govotsos, Dinos Iliopoulos as Meletis Kaplanis and Despo Diamantidou as Sofia, among 12 credited actors.

Does Thanasakis, the Politician have a post-credit scene?

No. Thanasakis, the Politician has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Thanasakis, the Politician in?

The original language of Thanasakis, the Politician is Greek.

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