The Giant of Kypseli (1968): Cast
The Giant of Kypseli is a 1968 comedy directed by Kostas Karagiannis, starring Nikos Rizos as Nikos Fourketas, Alekos Tzanetakos and Lavrentis Dianellos. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes.
- Release year
- Runtime
- 1h 29m (89 min)
- Director
- Kostas Karagiannis
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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Greek - Studio
- Karagiannis-Karatzopoulos
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Giant of Kypseli About?
The premise of The Giant of Kypseli without spoilers.
Nikos, a self‑confident short‑statured chandler, openly flirts with the towering diva Clara while also pursuing the irresistibly charming Alekos, who in turn vies for her attention. Clara’s giggly mother, Zambetas, is hopelessly in love with Nikos but is rejected. One night, while playing bouzouki, Zambetas meets George Zambetas, who instantly recognises her talent and propels her into popular‑music fame, making her a sought‑after bride.
The Giant of Kypseli Themes & Keywords
· 38 tags- greece
- greek
- athenian
- old athens greece
- neighborhood
- neighbor
- corner shop
- corner store
- convenience store
- love
- in love
- lover
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- short person
- diva
- tall woman
- playboy
- fast car
- debt
- elegance
- bouzouki
- bouzouki player
- chance
- belief
- success
- singer
- housemaid
- change
- luck
- stardom
- gum
- bubble gum
- sale
- salesman
- hot rod
- kiosk
- business
- nightclub
- athens greece
The Giant of Kypseli Cast & Characters
Nikos Rizos leads the cast as Nikos Fourketas, with Alekos Tzanetakos as Alekos and Lavrentis Dianellos as Stathis. Directed by Kostas Karagiannis; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Director Kostas Karagiannis
- Nikos Rizos as Nikos Fourketas
- Alekos Tzanetakos as Alekos
- Lavrentis Dianellos as Stathis
- Nasos Kedrakas as Football manager
Also Starring in The Giant of Kypseli
· 10 more- Makis Demiris Periklis
- Dimitris Bislanis Mitsos
- Despoina Stylianopoulou Zabeta
- Alekos Zartaloudis Stratos
- Anna Paitatzi Klara's Mother
- Giorgos Zambetas Singer
- Ria Deloutsi Klara
- Eva Fridaki Anthoula
- Iakovos Psarras Fotis
- Stelios Kazantzidis Singer
More from Kostas Karagiannis
More films directed by Kostas Karagiannis: Ο Εραστής, O protaris batsos kai i troteza, Deluxe Madhouse and A Coward and a Brave.
The Giant of Kypseli Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Giant of Kypseli.
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I gynaikara ap’ to Kilkis 1985 -
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The Giant of Kypseli FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Giant of Kypseli, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Giant of Kypseli?
The Giant of Kypseli runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).
When was The Giant of Kypseli released?
The Giant of Kypseli was released in 1968.
Who directed The Giant of Kypseli?
The Giant of Kypseli was directed by Kostas Karagiannis.
More films by Kostas Karagiannis Who is in the cast of The Giant of Kypseli?
The Giant of Kypseli stars Nikos Rizos as Nikos Fourketas, Alekos Tzanetakos as Alekos and Lavrentis Dianellos as Stathis, among 14 credited actors.
Does The Giant of Kypseli have a post-credit scene?
No. The Giant of Kypseli has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Giant of Kypseli in?
The original language of The Giant of Kypseli is Greek.
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