Nikos Kourkoulos

Acting

Nikos Kourkoulos

Born December 5, 1934 · Athens, Greece

Died January 30, 2007 · aged 72

Nikos Kourkoulos (Greek: Νίκος Κούρκουλος; December 5, 1934 – January 30, 2007) was a Greek theatrical and film actor. Kourkoulos is best known to Greek audiences for playing "Angelos Kreouzis" in Oratotis miden, but he also appeared in other movies such as To Homa vaftike kokkino, Exodos kindynou, O Astrapogiannos, O Katiforos among others. (Source: Wikipedia)

Known For

BouboulinaBouboulina · 1959
Bouboulina
6.81959
MovieHistoryAdventure
The life and action of Laskarina Bouboulina. Captain Lascarina decides to organize the revolution in Spetses and to participate herself, despite her double widowhood. In the struggle for the liberation of Greece, she gives all her property and fighting along with her lads.
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.
Uncle Giannis, the PotterUncle Giannis, the Potter · 1957
Uncle Giannis, the Potter
6.11957
MovieComedyDrama
Barba Giannis the potter tries to match Krinio with the wealthy Alexandros Harisis. Her mother Margarou and her uncle Platon feel very lucky, but Krinio is in love with Loukas and can no longer bear her mother's pressure.
The DamThe Dam · 1982
The Dam
6.71982
MovieDrama
An engineer (Nikos Kourkoulos) oversees as a expert the cracks that have suffered a dam. The rumors that want the dam to collapse and drag people, panic the inhabitants of the surrounding area.
Games of DesireGames of Desire · 1964
Games of Desire
5.71964
MovieDrama
The wife of the Swedish Ambassador of Greece becomes involved in a romantic triangle, but the man who comes between husband and wife has a preference for the husband.
Emergency exitEmergency exit · 1980
Emergency exit
5.61980
MovieThrillerAction
When Daisy saves the life of police officer Markos she is immediately promoted to the drug department of the police. Markos falls in love with her and they start going out until he asks her to marry him. That's exactly when she meets a junkie named Tasos Bekiris and falls in love with him. When he is murdered by a mysterious woman all the clues lead to Daisy who tries to prove her innocence. As she discovers, this woman is in charge of a drug-smuggling racket and she is also planning to import a huge quantity of heroin in Athens. Daisy kills her and arrives at their meeting place along with Markos.
A Matter of DignityA Matter of Dignity · 1958
A Matter of Dignity
7.41958
MovieDrama
A daughter discovers her wealthy family is actually on the verge of bankruptcy and decides to charm a millionaire for his money in marriage. Soon she is torn between living a lie and keeping up appearances.
Thirst for LifeThirst for Life · 1964
Thirst for Life
5.31964
MovieDrama
Katerina is a spoiled rich woman who spends her time playing with the men who surround her. Only herself and her parents know she is dying and that the first possible emotion will be fatal.She knows that the first time she will love will be the last one and so he is not given to anyone until he meets Stephanos.

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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