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The Policeman of the 16th Precinct (1959): Cast

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The Policeman of the 16th Precinct is a 1959 comedy directed by Alekos Sakellarios, starring Thanasis Veggos as Thomas, Dionysis Papagiannopoulos and Lavrentis Dianellos. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes.

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The Policeman of the 16th Precinct (1959) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 24m (84 min)
Genre
Comedy
Original language
Greek
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Policeman of the 16th Precinct About?

The premise of The Policeman of the 16th Precinct without spoilers.

Ilias dons a police uniform to execute an elaborate burglary, but his disguise backfires when authorities unexpectedly summon the impostor officer to assist in investigating a real crime. The detectives accept him as an officer, forcing Ilias to maintain the charade, navigate the case and keep his cover intact as the original heist looms.

The Policeman of the 16th Precinct Themes & Keywords

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  • scheme
  • fence
  • boss
  • domestic
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  • diamond
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  • implication
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  • police uniform
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  • 1950s
  • impersonating a police officer
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  • bar
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  • poverty
  • burglary
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Cast & crew

The Policeman of the 16th Precinct Cast & Characters

Thanasis Veggos leads the cast as Thomas, with Dionysis Papagiannopoulos as Labros and Lavrentis Dianellos as Mastrolavrentis. Directed by Alekos Sakellarios; 16 actors are credited in all.

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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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The Policeman of the 16th Precinct Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Ο Ηλιας του 16ου” and “O Ilias tou 16ou”.

Also known as
  • Ο Ηλιας του 16ου
  • O Ilias tou 16ou
  • Ο Ηλίας Του 16ου

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The Policeman of the 16th Precinct FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Policeman of the 16th Precinct, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Policeman of the 16th Precinct?

The Policeman of the 16th Precinct runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).

When was The Policeman of the 16th Precinct released?

The Policeman of the 16th Precinct was released on May 30, 1959.

Who directed The Policeman of the 16th Precinct?

The Policeman of the 16th Precinct was directed by Alekos Sakellarios.

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Who is in the cast of The Policeman of the 16th Precinct?

The Policeman of the 16th Precinct stars Thanasis Veggos as Thomas, Dionysis Papagiannopoulos as Labros and Lavrentis Dianellos as Mastrolavrentis, among 16 credited actors.

Does The Policeman of the 16th Precinct have a post-credit scene?

No. The Policeman of the 16th Precinct has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Policeman of the 16th Precinct in?

The original language of The Policeman of the 16th Precinct is Greek.

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