Maria Foka

Acting

Maria Foka

Born October 1, 1917 · Argostoli Kefallonia, Greece

Died June 15, 2001 · aged 83

Maria Foka (Greek: Μαρία Φωκά, Argostoli, 1 October 1916 - London, 15 June 2001) was a Greek actress. She was born in Argostoli to her parents Nikolaos Th. Fokas (a captain) and Kaikilia Kountouri. She was an actress and activist of the Left who distinguished herself in roles of embodying strong characters. In the 1950s, she abstained from the stage, for almost 8 years, due to her conviction as a…

Known For

The Wild PussycatThe Wild Pussycat · 1969
The Wild Pussycat
4.71969
MovieDramaCrime
When good girl Nadia investigates her sisters death she finds out that sadistic pimp Nick is behind it all so she straps on the leather and whips and beats him at his own games.
Bedlam My LoveBedlam My Love · 1972
Bedlam My Love
5.21972
MovieRomanceComedy
An old couple reviews their lives together, from the first time they met and got married since the present, through good and bad moments...
The Countess of FabricaThe Countess of Fabrica · 1969
The Countess of Fabrica
4.81969
MovieComedy
A beautiful young woman is arrested by a wonderful policeman, due to her effort to steal letters from a gigolo's house.
Ο αήττητοςΟ αήττητος · 1971
Ο αήττητος
8.01971
MovieDramaRomance
A childless Romani woman abducts the daughter of the prosecutor who imprisoned her. As she trains the child to do her evil bidding, the girl becomes a woman and soon finds herself accused of murder. Can a trainee solicitor clear her name?
The 201 CanariesThe 201 Canaries · 1964
The 201 Canaries
6.81964
MovieComedyRomance
A deliberate injustice forces an orphaned music student to leave home, only to land a job as a pianist for an affluent woman's canaries. Now, it's time to turn the page. Can she find a bright future amid two hundred and one songbirds?
Το κορίτσι του πόνουΤο κορίτσι του πόνου · 1964
Το κορίτσι του πόνου
10.01964
MovieDramaRomance
The man who returned from painThe man who returned from pain · 1966
The man who returned from pain
8.01966
MovieDrama
Nikos Liosis returns to his homeland, with the wounds of the Korean War still fresh in his mind and body. His wife Vera and all his relatives think him dead. He does not want to be present in his home in the state where he is. One day Vera meets him at random. He denies the identity of Nikos Liossis and is recommended as Alexis Sarris. She asks him to play the role of her real husband who never ceases to love, to avoid the marriage forced by her parents.
Mermaids for LoveMermaids for Love · 1968
Mermaids for Love
6.31968
MovieComedyMusic
Petros, a race car driver and son of a construction mogul, hears about an island with promising business opportunities. He tells his father, they have to buy land there but Flora, a night club owner also learns about it and arrives at the island before him. Their competition disturbs the peaceful lives of the island's residents. Marina, the daughter of the local restaurant owner falls in love with Petros while Flora charms the men of the island and especially Nicolas, causing his fiance's jealousy. She on the other hand falls for Iasonas, the son of the island's Lady who worries about the outcome of these events.

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