Acting
Martha Karagianni
Born November 6, 1939 · Athens, Greece
Died September 18, 2022 · aged 82
Martha Karagianni (Greek: Μάρθα Καραγιάννη, 1939 - 2022) was a Greek film actress. She was born in Athens, to Pontic parents, but grew up in Keratsini. She was one of the most popular actresses of the 1960s. She starred in many films, 19 of which were produced by Studio giants Finos Film. Her film career was associated with the glamorous musicals and comedies of Yannis Dalianidis. Their collaborat…
Known For
Σιγανοπαπαδιά · 1988Σιγανοπαπαδιά
1988
MovieComedy
I Die for You · 2009I Die for You
★ 4.62009
MovieComedy
Through the different erotic stories of various characters, the film searches for the different types of bonds in a middle-class modern Greek family, its hopes, expectations, problems and everyday paranoia that its members encounter.
Paras and Foukaras · 1964Paras and Foukaras
★ 6.81964
MovieComedy
Cosmas (Kostas Hadjichristos) learns that his mother needs to be immediately subjected to surgery. He asks the help of a relative (Nikos Fermas) to cover the expenses. He finds it difficult to overcome them, as he tries to raise money to marry his eminent heart (Martha Vourtsi). His relative agrees to pay, but asks Kosma to marry the Spanish singer (Martha Karayiannis) of the cabaret she runs, so that she can stay legally in Greece. Marriage becomes a secular event and is publicized, creating in Kosmas many problems and misunderstandings with his fiancé. Ultimately, a series of happy times will cancel the fake marriage, mother's surgery, and leave Kosmas the money to marry and start married life with greater financial comfort.
That Something... Else! · 1963That Something... Else!
★ 6.11963
MovieComedy
An unorganized and spoiled guy, Telis Partalis, who is only cut off for his amusement, is squandering all of his father's possessions in feasts and cartogangers. His sister, Ellie, a tasty girl and a serious lawyer, as well as Julie's rich aunt, do their utmost to avert this situation but telis is not at all aware of his own misery. His aunt is forcing him to get engaged to the wealthy Nana, who in turn is a fanatic of the spree and has the ability to bail him out of debt. They once realize that Telis has fallen to the clutches of the deft who, led by the impostor Stelios, want to take away even the factory he has inherited. Then they all buckle together, even his sister and Nana, so they take down the bad guys. The factory survives, the hero's mind is somewhat "coagulates" and the love that arises between dues and nanas seals the happy ending.
The Hemline · 1980The Hemline
★ 4.61980
MovieComedy
At a luxurious hotel various women spend their summer holidays trying, each one in her own way, to find the love of their life or solve the problems of a love affair. Through various misunderstandings and amusing incidents, the women find what they are looking for, with the help of luck and their female instinct.
Eftyhos... trellathika! · 1961Eftyhos... trellathika!
★ 4.81961
MovieComedy
Charilaos Maraziotis owns a store and owes so much money both to his lenders and to the state, that he is in danger of going to jail. He decides to pretend to be a psychopath and is sent to an asylum. His lenders, upon hearing the news about his mental health, change their attitude towards him and release him from his debts.
Taxi Driver · 1962Taxi Driver
★ 6.31962
MovieComedy
Thanasis is a good-looking taxi driver whose girlfriend is pushing him to marry. When an uncle from America gives him an expensive car, Thanasis' life will change. He will marry his beloved and, when uncle returns to Greece, he will run a car dealership on his behalf.
The Unknown · 1954The Unknown
★ 4.21954
MovieDrama
Madame X (Greek title: I Agnostos) is a 1954 Greek drama film directed by Orestis Laskos. It is based on the 1908 play by French playwright Alexandre Bisson (1848-1912). Thrown out of her home by a jealous husband, a woman sinks into degradation. Twenty years later, she is charged with killing a man bent on harming her son. The son, unaware of who the woman is, takes the assignment to defend her in court.





















