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Traffic Cop Varvara (1981): Cast

Traffic Cop Varvara (1981) movie poster

Traffic Cop Varvara is a 1981 comedy directed by Omiros Efstratiadis, starring Stathis Psaltis as Achilleas Taleporos / Varvara, Mimis Fotopoulos and Makis Demiris. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes.

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Traffic Cop Varvara (1981) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
1h 32m (92 min)
Director
Omiros Efstratiadis
Genre
Comedy
Original language
Greek
Studio
Europe Film
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Traffic Cop Varvara About?

The premise of Traffic Cop Varvara without spoilers.

Long‑term unemployed Achilleas Taleporos discovers his uncanny resemblance to his twin sister Varvara, a traffic officer, could finally secure him steady work. Donning her uniform, black pumps, a flaxen wig and makeup, he joins the Police Academy, training with an all‑female cohort while posing as ‘Varvara’. He soon finds unexpected romance amid the disguise.

Traffic Cop Varvara Themes & Keywords

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  • greece
  • love
  • lover
  • sun
  • big city
  • unemployment
  • job
  • losing a job
  • job search
  • apartment
  • flat
  • neighbor
+38 more
  • swearing
  • test
  • twin
  • sister
  • twin sister
  • look alike
  • broke
  • penniless
  • idea
  • plan
  • plot
  • courage
  • impersonation
  • disguised man
  • man in disguise
  • kiosk
  • land owner
  • protester
  • convertible
  • minister
  • bomber
  • uniform
  • lingerie
  • breast fondling
  • big breasts
  • wig
  • officer
  • exercise
  • ticket
  • penalty
  • pool
  • bikini
  • athens greece
  • neighborhood
  • whistle
  • traffic violation
  • traffic signals
  • traffic officer
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Cast & crew

Traffic Cop Varvara Cast & Characters

Stathis Psaltis leads the cast as Achilleas Taleporos / Varvara, with Mimis Fotopoulos as Patroklos Arhondakis and Makis Demiris as Koutrouvalas. Directed by Omiros Efstratiadis; 12 actors are credited in all.

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More from Omiros Efstratiadis

More films directed by Omiros Efstratiadis: Roda tsanta kai kopana, O kavalaris ton F.M. Stereo, The Pontians and Επάγγελμα: Γυναίκα.

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Traffic Cop Varvara Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Trohonomos... Varvara” and “Τροχονόμος... Βαρβάρα”.

Also known as
  • Trohonomos... Varvara
  • Τροχονόμος... Βαρβάρα
  • Τροχονομος... Βαρβαρα
  • Traffic Controller... Barbara

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Traffic Cop Varvara FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Traffic Cop Varvara, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Traffic Cop Varvara?

Traffic Cop Varvara runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

When was Traffic Cop Varvara released?

Traffic Cop Varvara was released in 1981.

Who directed Traffic Cop Varvara?

Traffic Cop Varvara was directed by Omiros Efstratiadis.

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Who is in the cast of Traffic Cop Varvara?

Traffic Cop Varvara stars Stathis Psaltis as Achilleas Taleporos / Varvara, Mimis Fotopoulos as Patroklos Arhondakis and Makis Demiris as Koutrouvalas, among 12 credited actors.

Does Traffic Cop Varvara have a post-credit scene?

No. Traffic Cop Varvara has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Traffic Cop Varvara in?

The original language of Traffic Cop Varvara is Greek.

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