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Crime drama

The Fear (1966): Cast

The Fear (1966) movie poster

The Fear is a 1966 crime drama directed by Kostas Manoussakis, starring Spiros Focás as Nikos, Mairi Hronopoulou and Anestis Vlahos. It runs 1 hour 56 minutes.

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The Fear (1966) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 56m (116 min)
Genres
Crime , Drama
Original language
Greek
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Fear About?

The premise of The Fear without spoilers.

A disturbing family drama follows a successful middle‑aged farmer who spirals into gambling and prostitution, neglecting his loyal second wife, while his morally wayward son becomes obsessed with the household’s deaf‑mute maid, intensifying the household’s tension. The narrative exposes the corrosive effects of his indulgences on familial bonds.

The Fear Themes & Keywords

· 1 tag
  • family relationships
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Cast & crew

The Fear Cast & Characters

Spiros Focás leads the cast as Nikos, with Mairi Hronopoulou as Mrs. Kanali and Anestis Vlahos as Anestis Kanalis. Directed by Kostas Manoussakis; 9 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Kostas Manoussakis

One more film directed by Kostas Manoussakis: Treason.

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The Fear Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “O fovos” and “Il mio sangue brucia”.

Also known as
  • O fovos
  • Il mio sangue brucia
  • La Peur
  • 恐惧
  • Страх

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The Fear FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is The Fear?

The Fear runs 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).

When was The Fear released?

The Fear was released on February 27, 1966.

Who directed The Fear?

The Fear was directed by Kostas Manoussakis.

More films by Kostas Manoussakis

Who is in the cast of The Fear?

The Fear stars Spiros Focás as Nikos, Mairi Hronopoulou as Mrs. Kanali and Anestis Vlahos as Anestis Kanalis, among 9 credited actors.

Does The Fear have a post-credit scene?

No. The Fear has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Fear in?

The original language of The Fear is Greek.

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