Vasilis Diamantopoulos

Acting

Vasilis Diamantopoulos

Born November 15, 1920 · Piraeus, Greece

Died May 5, 1999 · aged 78

Vasilis Diamantopoulos (Greek: Βασίλης Διαμαντόπουλος, 15 November 1920 – 5 May 1999) was a Greek actor. He was one of the founders of the Modern Theater and was the first actor to appear live on Greek television in the single act play "Him and his pants" of Iakovos Kambanellis in 1966. His most characteristic role was that of the austere professor in Giannis Dalianidis' movie Law 4000 and later i…

Known For

Love Is Gay, Love Is SadLove Is Gay, Love Is Sad · 1971
Love Is Gay, Love Is Sad
★ 6.31971
MovieComedy
In a cul-de-sac in the Faubourg-Saint-Antoine, Leon shares two rooms with his sister Marie. In one, he receives his clients: he is a tailor. In the other, Marie receives her own: she is a clairvoyant. Leon was happy until he learned what Marie was hiding from him. She is actually a prostitute, and Maxime, her supposed fiancé, is her pimp. On the same day, Leon also discovers love in the form of Arlette, a provincial young woman picked up by Marie.
The ConfessionThe Confession · 1970
The Confession
★ 7.31970
MovieDramaThriller
In 1950s communist Czechoslovakia, a government minister, a war veteran long a loyal party man, leads a relatively comfortable life with his wife. However, he soon finds himself under surveillance, then under arrest. Unclear what his offense is, agents for the totalitarian regime interrogate and torture him, aiming to use their unending power to gain a false confession for these supposed crimes against the state.
A Bullet Through the HeartA Bullet Through the Heart · 1966
A Bullet Through the Heart
★ 6.01966
MovieDramaMystery
Francesco, a young Sicilian aristocrat, scars an aging gangster who has set out to take away his property. The gangster vows to obtain vengeance, and Francesco is forced to flee across Greece with his girl friend, pursued by his antagonist's vicious henchmen.
The Road to CorinthThe Road to Corinth · 1967
The Road to Corinth
★ 4.41967
MovieThriller
The widow of a murdered undercover NATO officer in Greece is the prime suspect in his killing. She finds herself embroiled in a bigger conspiracy about the sabotage of U.S. radar installations while trying to prove her innocence.
The Children of the SwallowThe Children of the Swallow · 1987
The Children of the Swallow
★ 6.01987
MovieDrama
A journalist (Alekos Alexandrakis), working together with a young director (Peris Michailidis), tries to gather information about a family that was separated due to political turmoil. They locate some of its members, who tell their dramatic stories that began with the Civil War. The two men’s search is interrupted when a key person refuses to speak
Erotic StoriesErotic Stories · 1959
Erotic Stories
★ 4.91959
MovieDrama
A modest film of three independent parts showing sad couple stories.
Horse and CarriageHorse and Carriage · 1957
Horse and Carriage
★ 6.91957
MovieDramaRomance
An old chauffeur, after removing his rambling son, decides to live with his orphaned girl while facing the advent of the car that displaces the carts.
The Idlers of the Fertile ValleyThe Idlers of the Fertile Valley · 1978
The Idlers of the Fertile Valley
★ 6.41978
MovieDrama
A wealthy member of the upper classes and his three sons withdraw to a country villa where they spend their days in complete idleness, having everything done for them by their young and beautiful maid. They surrender to the pleasure of sleep, while idleness permeates the tiny world of these living dead, with the exception of the woman who is the sole representative of positive values, will-power and action. Finally, the youngest son will try to break free.

Filmography

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The TripThe Trip · 1962
The Trip
★ 7.01962
MovieRomanceDrama
This film is a social comment of the times, exploring issues that centre around relationships and what was allowed and what was not allowed at the time (early 60s) in Greece. There are sub-plots also, mainly relating to the life of the poor city dwellers, social injustice and seeming double standards. Aliki Vougiouklaki is a poor young girl dreaming of a better life and the "handsome prince on a white stallion" who will deliver her from her miserable existence. She meets and falls in love with a young man (Nikos Kourkoulos) who also falls in love with her, but things are not as simple as they first seem. His past comes to haunt them with tragic consequences. Vassilis Diamantopoulos is excellent as the half-crazed old captain whose life strangely echoes that of young Aliki.

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The NotaryThe Notary · 1979
The Notary
★ 10.01979
SeriesDrama

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