Kostas Andritsos

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Kostas Andritsos

Born May 1, 1916 · Athens, Greece

Died October 10, 1994 · aged 78

Kostas Andritsos, also known as George Andrews (Greek: Κώστας Ανδρίτσος; 1 May 1916, Athens – 10 October 1993) was a Greek film director and writer.

Known For

The Unbeatable Was BeatenThe Unbeatable Was Beaten · 1970
The Unbeatable Was Beaten
6.51970
Movie
Nikos Firfiris will respond to the radio appeal and donate blood to Julia Papamarkou. Despite her wealthy father's insistence, Nikos will refuse to take money, but his partner in the grocery store will ask for it on his behalf. Nikos will accept the invitation to the party organized by Julia. Her fiancé, Jim, seeing Julia's obvious affection for Nikos, sets a trap for him with the help of his accountant, Zisis, and Nikos ends up in prison. Jim is now certain that he will marry Julia so that he can save his father's business from bankruptcy...
Seven Days of LyingSeven Days of Lying · 1963
Seven Days of Lying
7.01963
MovieComedy
Lukas and Sotiris hate the work but are forced to make ends meet working as salesman of books. In one visit, Luke would accept a proposal from the hostess, Fofi to represent her husband in the eyes of Julia's aunt, as long as you remain in Greece.
Hero BunkerHero Bunker · 1972
Hero Bunker
6.01972
MovieDramaWar
Following the torpedoing of the destroyer Elli on August 15, 1940 on Tinos by an Italian submarine, war was declared, and the Italians attacked the Albanian front on October 28. From an outpost on the Greek-Albanian border, a military truck unexpectedly comes under fire by Italian tanks. Petros, the only one who manages to escape death or captivity, saves a village girl, Maria. However, the Greeks manage to recapture the machine-gun nest, setting free the soldiers who had been pinned down. The platoon in question puts up a hard fight against the Italian invaders, while, at the same time, the Greek army is preparing for a counter-attack, which doesn't take long to happen. Right after, the Italians are forced to fall back; Northern Epirus is recaptured, and the army of the Badoglio is repulsed from the Adriatic.
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.
Η απολύτρωσηΗ απολύτρωση · 1961
Η απολύτρωση
9.01961
MovieDrama
The barkerThe barker · 1964
The barker
6.31964
MovieDrama
A union leader is corrupted by the owner of a factory and appointed as its CEO.
Eftyhos... trellathika!Eftyhos... trellathika! · 1961
Eftyhos... 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.
For a Lousy DrachmaFor a Lousy Drachma · 1968
For a Lousy Drachma
7.51968
MovieComedy
To convince his wealthy uncle to keep sending his monthly cheques, a poor man lies about his marital status. But, when the relative returns to Greece, he talks his partner into posing as his wife. Will they get away with fraud so easily?

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Hero BunkerHero Bunker · 1972
Hero Bunker
6.01972
MovieDramaWar
Following the torpedoing of the destroyer Elli on August 15, 1940 on Tinos by an Italian submarine, war was declared, and the Italians attacked the Albanian front on October 28. From an outpost on the Greek-Albanian border, a military truck unexpectedly comes under fire by Italian tanks. Petros, the only one who manages to escape death or captivity, saves a village girl, Maria. However, the Greeks manage to recapture the machine-gun nest, setting free the soldiers who had been pinned down. The platoon in question puts up a hard fight against the Italian invaders, while, at the same time, the Greek army is preparing for a counter-attack, which doesn't take long to happen. Right after, the Italians are forced to fall back; Northern Epirus is recaptured, and the army of the Badoglio is repulsed from the Adriatic.

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