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The Man Who Broke the Ice (1972): Cast

The Man Who Broke the Ice (1972) movie poster

The Man Who Broke the Ice is a 1972 comedy directed by Kostas Karagiannis, starring Labros Konstadaras as Lazaros Hatziflokas, Stavros Xenidis and Nikitas Platis. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes.

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The Man Who Broke the Ice (1972) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 34m (94 min)
Genre
Comedy
Original language
Greek
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Man Who Broke the Ice About?

The premise of The Man Who Broke the Ice without spoilers.

Lambros Konstantaras plays a rich idler who spends his days gossiping and joking, never having held a job. When a sudden reversal leaves him penniless on the street, he must confront life’s harsh realities and seek work. He later learns his wealth was never truly lost—his late father staged the disappearance as a lesson to teach him the value of work.

The Man Who Broke the Ice Themes & Keywords

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  • greece
  • greek
  • athenian
  • old athens greece
  • self despair
  • joker
  • practical joke
  • practical joker
  • heir
  • ship owner
  • fortune
  • rich man
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  • chauffeur
  • driver
  • personal belongings
  • court order
  • court bailiff
  • bailiff
  • confiscation
  • referee
  • tuxedo
  • football match
  • casino
  • inheritance
  • seeking a job
  • florist
  • flower seller
  • long hair
  • brunette
  • cement
  • construction business
  • constructor
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  • pistol
  • suicide attempt
  • revolver
  • despair
  • plan
  • trick
  • athens greece
  • blonde woman
  • man
  • prank
  • joke
  • bankruptcy
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Cast & crew

The Man Who Broke the Ice Cast & Characters

Labros Konstadaras leads the cast as Lazaros Hatziflokas, with Stavros Xenidis as Ieremias Talianidis and Nikitas Platis as Iraklis Selemaras. Directed by Kostas Karagiannis; 16 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

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.

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The Man Who Broke the Ice Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Ο ανθρωπος που εσπαγε πλακα!” and “O anthropos pou espage plaka!”.

Also known as
  • Ο ανθρωπος που εσπαγε πλακα!
  • O anthropos pou espage plaka!

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The Man Who Broke the Ice FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Man Who Broke the Ice, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Man Who Broke the Ice?

The Man Who Broke the Ice runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

When was The Man Who Broke the Ice released?

The Man Who Broke the Ice was released on July 7, 1972.

Who directed The Man Who Broke the Ice?

The Man Who Broke the Ice was directed by Kostas Karagiannis.

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Who is in the cast of The Man Who Broke the Ice?

The Man Who Broke the Ice stars Labros Konstadaras as Lazaros Hatziflokas, Stavros Xenidis as Ieremias Talianidis and Nikitas Platis as Iraklis Selemaras, among 16 credited actors.

Does The Man Who Broke the Ice have a post-credit scene?

No. The Man Who Broke the Ice has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Man Who Broke the Ice in?

The original language of The Man Who Broke the Ice is Greek.

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