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

SatrapisSatrapis · 1968
Satrapis
★ 5.31968
MovieComedy
Despite being widowed twice, a goldsmith sets sail for his third marriage, aiming to find an obedient bride who will not object to his wishes. However, the woman he meets is a karate instructor who does not take orders.
The Best StudentThe Best Student · 1968
The Best Student
★ 5.71968
MovieComedy
A businessman who balances between legality and illegality can't persuade his rightful employee to overlook his financial discrepancies. To succeed, he enlists the help of a beautiful woman; however, what happens if she, too, fails?
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.
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.
The Germans Strike AgainThe Germans Strike Again · 1948
The Germans Strike Again
★ 7.41948
MovieComedy
4 years after the Nazi occupation in Greece, the Greeks are involved in a Civil War and they are killing each other. Theodoros, a quiet and modest man, disgusted and disappointed, falls asleep and has a nightmare. Hitler is alive and the Nazis strike back with new, more powerful weapons.
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.
Η απολύτρωσηΗ απολύτρωση · 1961
Η απολύτρωση
★ 9.01961
MovieDrama
ScreamScream · 1964
Scream
★ 6.31964
MovieDramaMystery
Sergeant George Merkos is so absorbed in his duties that he never finds the time to meet the relatives of Anna, the girl he loves. Instead of going to her house, he chose to arrest a criminal and then go to the villa of Julia, a middle-aged woman who was found dead. The sergeant's suspicions turn to the murdered woman's young husband, Alekos Petratos, but he has a solid alibi. The meticulous Merkos finally refutes Petratos' alibi, but shows excessive zeal in arresting Dimitris Naskos, whom he mistakenly believes to be the rapist of a young woman. Dimitris, who is Anna's half-brother, is killed while trying to escape, and Merkos is forced to resign, losing Anna forever.

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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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