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The Beauty of Athens (1954): Cast

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The Beauty of Athens is a 1954 comedy directed by Nikos Tsiforos, starring Stavros Xenidis as Mr. Tsilimirdis, Mimis Fotopoulos and Vasilis Avlonitis. It runs 1 hour 20 minutes.

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The Beauty of Athens (1954) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 20m (80 min)
Director
Nikos Tsiforos
Genre
Comedy
Original language
Greek
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Beauty of Athens About?

The premise of The Beauty of Athens without spoilers.

When a street‑savvy man discovers that a will obliges him to marry an exceptionally unattractive, elderly woman in order to claim a fortune, he devises a plan to sidestep the marriage. He tries to fool a destitute suitor into marrying the old lady, hoping the arrangement will satisfy the will’s terms while sparing him the unwanted union.

The Beauty of Athens Themes & Keywords

· 43 tags
  • greece
  • greek
  • president
  • association
  • union
  • guild
  • non profit
  • chairman
  • money
  • no money
  • lens
  • decision
+31 more
  • poverty
  • variety act
  • landlord
  • tenant
  • lodger
  • renter
  • rent
  • plan
  • plot
  • couple
  • duo
  • friend
  • streetwise
  • looks
  • unconventional
  • variety performance
  • athenian
  • nightclub
  • drinking
  • liquor
  • variety artist
  • feather
  • gown
  • motel
  • solicitor
  • will
  • inheritance
  • legacy
  • condition
  • athens greece
  • unemployment
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Cast & crew

The Beauty of Athens Cast & Characters

Stavros Xenidis leads the cast as Mr. Tsilimirdis, with Mimis Fotopoulos as Notis Douros and Vasilis Avlonitis as Zahos Markas. Directed by Nikos Tsiforos; 14 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Nikos Tsiforos

More films directed by Nikos Tsiforos: Klearhos, Marina and the short one, Three Ladies and me, The Treasure of the Beatitude and The Little Mouse.

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The Beauty of Athens Also Known As

Also known as “I Oraia ton Athinon”.

Also known as
  • I Oraia ton Athinon

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FAQ

The Beauty of Athens FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is The Beauty of Athens?

The Beauty of Athens runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).

When was The Beauty of Athens released?

The Beauty of Athens was released on March 13, 1954.

Who directed The Beauty of Athens?

The Beauty of Athens was directed by Nikos Tsiforos.

More films by Nikos Tsiforos

Who is in the cast of The Beauty of Athens?

The Beauty of Athens stars Stavros Xenidis as Mr. Tsilimirdis, Mimis Fotopoulos as Notis Douros and Vasilis Avlonitis as Zahos Markas, among 14 credited actors.

Does The Beauty of Athens have a post-credit scene?

No. The Beauty of Athens has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Beauty of Athens in?

The original language of The Beauty of Athens is Greek.

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