Kostas Lyhnaras

Directing

Kostas Lyhnaras

Born October 4, 1938 · Athens, Greece (age 87)

Kostas Lyhnaras was born on October 4, 1938 in Athens, Greece. He is a director and assistant director, known for Fonos horis taftotita (1990), Poor But Honest (1965) and Klemeni agapi (1966).

Known For

Poor BumsPoor Bums · 1961
Poor Bums
6.11961
MovieComedy
Intent on marrying into money, two antagonists will stop at nothing to seduce a young heiress, renouncing their sweethearts just to get a greater chance at a lucrative love. But, what does the girl have to say about their risky business?
I'll Make You QueenI'll Make You Queen · 1964
I'll Make You Queen
7.41964
MovieComedy
Antonis Tsilivikis, a stingy construction contractor, neglects his home and wife Eleni and forces her to lie to her rich uncle in America, Peter, in order to continue to send a monthly financial aid. But when the uncle notices that he comes to Greece, and in order not to reveal the truth, Antonis disguises himself as a retired named Beizanis, who supposedly rents a room at their home...
My Sister Deserves a BeatingMy Sister Deserves a Beating · 1966
My Sister Deserves a Beating
6.51966
MovieComedy
A mad man, Spyros, wants to marry Marianna, his lively sister. He wants to give her a dowry apartment, but his money is not enough for that. So he has to ask for a loan from his boss. The boss refuses to serve him but as soon as he knows Marianna, he changes his mind. Spyros tries to think of Marianna, who is smirked for his boss's mistress, but he only manages to lose his job. He wants to marry her with the poor and honest electrician Manolis, who is in love with her.
Runaway BrideRunaway Bride · 1962
Runaway Bride
6.51962
MovieComedy
In her delicate bridal gown and bent on finding her beloved, a determined would-be wife flees from a dreadful marriage of convenience and enlists the help of a kind wandering salesman. Can anyone stand in the way of a woman in love?
Fifis the UnbeatableFifis the Unbeatable · 1966
Fifis the Unbeatable
7.01966
MovieComedy
A tough sailor, Fotis, returns to Greece to marry his beloved and to settle certain inheritance issues with his twin brother Fifis, who is an effeminate artist. Their striking resemblance will upset the lives of both of them equally.
Wake up, you sucker...Wake up, you sucker... · 1969
Wake up, you sucker...
5.41969
MovieComedy
The Tasia chasing the impostor Lepoura Vangelis arrives with hitchhiking in Athens. Gaining confidence wholesaler Kyriacou Bolore and taken to his house as a maid. The daughter of Kiriakos, Lia, presents the writer Phaedon Tramountana and asks him to finance the scenario. His son Lakis, wants to succeed in the profession of wholesaler and prefers to deal with the rock band. His sister Ismene has in mind only the deck.
The Man Who Returned from the PlatesThe Man Who Returned from the Plates · 1969
The Man Who Returned from the Plates
5.81969
MovieComedy
A Greek-American started from low washing dishes, became a landlord dozens restaurants in America. One day, he decides to return to Greece to marry, but things will be confused when they get into the wrong house ...
The Woman DriverThe Woman Driver · 1964
The Woman Driver
5.91964
MovieComedy
Mary and Nikos are a happily married couple whose life turns upside down when Mary’s friend, Lilly, borrows their new car. When Lilly crashes the car, she asks Mary to cover for her so that her husband doesn’t find about her new affair. The case of the car crash is brought to court, and Mary is accused. Things get so complicated that not even Lilly’s confession can solve the misunderstanding.

Movies

Poor BumsPoor Bums · 1961
Poor Bums
6.11961
MovieComedy
Intent on marrying into money, two antagonists will stop at nothing to seduce a young heiress, renouncing their sweethearts just to get a greater chance at a lucrative love. But, what does the girl have to say about their risky business?
I'll Make You QueenI'll Make You Queen · 1964
I'll Make You Queen
7.41964
MovieComedy
Antonis Tsilivikis, a stingy construction contractor, neglects his home and wife Eleni and forces her to lie to her rich uncle in America, Peter, in order to continue to send a monthly financial aid. But when the uncle notices that he comes to Greece, and in order not to reveal the truth, Antonis disguises himself as a retired named Beizanis, who supposedly rents a room at their home...
My Sister Deserves a BeatingMy Sister Deserves a Beating · 1966
My Sister Deserves a Beating
6.51966
MovieComedy
A mad man, Spyros, wants to marry Marianna, his lively sister. He wants to give her a dowry apartment, but his money is not enough for that. So he has to ask for a loan from his boss. The boss refuses to serve him but as soon as he knows Marianna, he changes his mind. Spyros tries to think of Marianna, who is smirked for his boss's mistress, but he only manages to lose his job. He wants to marry her with the poor and honest electrician Manolis, who is in love with her.
Runaway BrideRunaway Bride · 1962
Runaway Bride
6.51962
MovieComedy
In her delicate bridal gown and bent on finding her beloved, a determined would-be wife flees from a dreadful marriage of convenience and enlists the help of a kind wandering salesman. Can anyone stand in the way of a woman in love?
Fifis the UnbeatableFifis the Unbeatable · 1966
Fifis the Unbeatable
7.01966
MovieComedy
A tough sailor, Fotis, returns to Greece to marry his beloved and to settle certain inheritance issues with his twin brother Fifis, who is an effeminate artist. Their striking resemblance will upset the lives of both of them equally.
Wake up, you sucker...Wake up, you sucker... · 1969
Wake up, you sucker...
5.41969
MovieComedy
The Tasia chasing the impostor Lepoura Vangelis arrives with hitchhiking in Athens. Gaining confidence wholesaler Kyriacou Bolore and taken to his house as a maid. The daughter of Kiriakos, Lia, presents the writer Phaedon Tramountana and asks him to finance the scenario. His son Lakis, wants to succeed in the profession of wholesaler and prefers to deal with the rock band. His sister Ismene has in mind only the deck.
The Man Who Returned from the PlatesThe Man Who Returned from the Plates · 1969
The Man Who Returned from the Plates
5.81969
MovieComedy
A Greek-American started from low washing dishes, became a landlord dozens restaurants in America. One day, he decides to return to Greece to marry, but things will be confused when they get into the wrong house ...
The Woman DriverThe Woman Driver · 1964
The Woman Driver
5.91964
MovieComedy
Mary and Nikos are a happily married couple whose life turns upside down when Mary’s friend, Lilly, borrows their new car. When Lilly crashes the car, she asks Mary to cover for her so that her husband doesn’t find about her new affair. The case of the car crash is brought to court, and Mary is accused. Things get so complicated that not even Lilly’s confession can solve the misunderstanding.
Greek PrideGreek Pride · 1968
Greek Pride
6.31968
MovieComedy
Tilemachos has been for many years now engaged to Fofo, who is pressuring him to get married. But he first wants to marry off his sister, who has passed “the usual” age for marriage. Tilemachos is desperate, and he decides to find a husband for his sister by advertising in the newspapers.
Jack of All Trades, Master of NoneJack of All Trades, Master of None · 1963
Jack of All Trades, Master of None
6.91963
MovieComedy
Thanasis Vengos plays a poor young man that comes to Athens looking for a job. We watch as he tries many different jobs; druggist, photographer, even wrestling referee. The result is always hilarious and explosive!
The frogsThe frogs · 1977
The frogs
1977
MovieComedy
The comedy was written and played at the end of the 5th century BC, at the end of the Peloponnesian War, a time of decline of the Athenian Republic. Aristophanes, on the occasion of the political situation in his country, tries to help his fellow citizens by presenting this comedy. Dionysus and his slave Xanthias, with the instructions of Hercules, go down to Hades looking for a poet, who will bring his city out of the impasse in which it has reached. After the poetic struggle between Euripides and Aeschylus, Dionysus chooses the latter to save Athens and they leave Hades together.
Throbs at the DeskThrobs at the Desk · 1963
Throbs at the Desk
6.61963
MovieRomanceComedy
Lisa is a student, pretending the sick not to go to school. Her parents are worried about her health and call the doctor to examine her. He realizes her lies but he covers her. Soon, they fall in love and eventually get married. However, after the honeymoon she begins to yearn school and her classmates and she returns to it without saying anything to her husband. Soon, her husband begins to suspect her because of her frequent absences from home and her secret meetings with the professor seem to confirm his suspicions.
Captain Fandis BastounisCaptain Fandis Bastounis · 1968
Captain Fandis Bastounis
6.41968
MovieComedy
Captain Andreas, a widower master learns that the planned departure postponed and the crew discovers hidden in the ship's refrigerator a girl, Marina. The company and the kind of behavior makes him take her with him to his home in Poros, which is home to the sister of Royal and two nephews. The presence of the marina there inflamed passions and causes the scheming sister, culminating when he set sail for the trip. When his ship sinks and he is considered missing, his sister declares him dead, eliminates the Marina and trying to reap his fortune with the help of their lawyer. Some time later, Andrew returns secretly finds Marina, marries her and takes her to his home, where enforce order ...
The BaitThe Bait · 1964
The Bait
6.61964
MovieComedy
Α crook turns a cabaret girl into a fine lady to use her as bait for his victims.
Κλεμμένη αγάπηΚλεμμένη αγάπη · 1966
Κλεμμένη αγάπη
10.01966
MovieDramaRomance
Snow White and the 7 Old BoysSnow White and the 7 Old Boys · 1960
Snow White and the 7 Old Boys
7.31960
MovieComedy
Alexia is a young woman who comes from the countryside and is in love with a rich man, Paris, who is studying abroad. Her stepmother treats her cruelly and forces her to escape from home. Alexia finds herself in an isolated area by chance, where she is discovered by seven brothers who live together in a nearby house. The seven bachelors put her up and treat her like a member of their own family.
Ενώνει ο πόνος δυο καρδιέςΕνώνει ο πόνος δυο καρδιές · 1965
Ενώνει ο πόνος δυο καρδιές
8.01965
MovieDrama
My friend, LefterakisMy friend, Lefterakis · 1963
My friend, Lefterakis
6.31963
MovieComedy
Theodoros in order to be able to go out with his occasional lovers, he "invented" a non-existent friend from Patras, Lefterakis, and use him as an alibi in wife Fofo. When one day arrives at home, quite suddenly, the non-existent friend Lefterakis Tsampardis, Theo will welcome him with surprise and terror.
The Strongman Who Became a LambThe Strongman Who Became a Lamb · 1968
The Strongman Who Became a Lamb
7.11968
MovieComedy
Leonidas Petrohilos (Lambros Konstantaras), a widower with three master unruly children, Kimon (Paul Liaros), Andreas (Thanassis Papadopoulos) and dad (Vangelis Ioannidis), still loves his first wife and refuses to remarry. His friend Xenophon (Stavros Xenidis) recommends Mary's (Maro Kondou) atychisasa a lady who needs to work. Leonidas hires Mary as housekeeper and serenity comes home. But until Leonidas understand that it is intended for rigged plot has good bite on the plate ...
Let the Cobbler Stick to His LastLet the Cobbler Stick to His Last · 1969
Let the Cobbler Stick to His Last
6.01969
MovieComedy
For too long, a nephew has been lying to his rich uncle about his marital status, to get his monthly cheques. But, when he pays a sudden visit, only a young architect can save him. Will she be able to pass herself off as his loving wife?
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.
Welcome DollarWelcome Dollar · 1967
Welcome Dollar
6.91967
MovieComedy
Philip (Giorgos Constantinou), a shy and dignified accountant and English teacher, lives with his mother (Zoli Garbi) and his two siblings in the same house. His and his mother's meager income, just enough to support them all. His younger brother (Alekos Tzanetakos) remains unemployed and lazy rather out of conscience, while his older brother, Kimon (Orpheus Zachos), dreams of being re-elected prefect and refuses, although a qualified accountant, to work, considering the positions demeaning and irrelevant offered to him. His tragic financial situation will be further burdened by their imminent forced move to another house. It is also the first color Greek film, edited entirely in Greece. It is based on the play "The 6th American Fleet" by Alek Sakellarios and Christos Giannakopoulos, who also wrote the screenplay, while Sakellarios directed the film.
When the Cat is Missing!When the Cat is Missing! · 1962
When the Cat is Missing!
6.61962
MovieComedy
A wealthy family is on a cruise. A rich young man falls in love with the family's maid and mistakes her for the businessman's daughter. A singer falls in love with the real daughter, and when he arrives with the rich young man at the businessman's house to ask for the rich daughter's hand in marriage, a misunderstanding arises with funny twists and turns.
The StorytellerThe Storyteller · 1969
The Storyteller
5.11969
MovieComedy
Dimitris Lazarou is an incurable storyteller. He works as a ground attendant for Olympic Airways, but his big dream is to become a pilot. With his cousin, who is considered the best pilot in the company, as his role model, he never fails to reap the rewards of his cousin's achievements. However, this habit of his will soon get him into trouble...

TV Shows

Monday's TheaterMonday's Theater · 1972
Monday's Theater
7.21972
SeriesDramaComedy
Greek television series
Konstantinos and HelenKonstantinos and Helen · 1998
Konstantinos and Helen
6.91998
SeriesComedy
Eleni and Konstantinos are two totally different people who are forced to live under the same roof, because they are in the middle of the proceedings of a trial, regarding the ownership of the house. Konstantinos is a strict university professor, while Eleni is a crazy girl who works at a bar. Their different characters put them in constant conflict, but does this mean that they really hate each other?
Φόνος Χωρίς ΤαυτότηταΦόνος Χωρίς Ταυτότητα · 1990
Φόνος Χωρίς Ταυτότητα
7.01990
SeriesCrimeDrama
Deka lepta kirigmaDeka lepta kirigma · 2000
Deka lepta kirigma
7.02000
SeriesComedyFamily
O Hristos xanastavronetaiO Hristos xanastavronetai · 1975
O Hristos xanastavronetai
8.01975
SeriesDrama
GaliniGalini · 1976
Galini
8.01976
SeriesDrama
Μεθυσμένη πολιτείαΜεθυσμένη πολιτεία · 1980
Μεθυσμένη πολιτεία
1980
SeriesDrama
Παντρεμένοι... ανύπαντροιΠαντρεμένοι... ανύπαντροι · 1994
Παντρεμένοι... ανύπαντροι
7.01994
SeriesComedy
Τρεις και ο... Κούκος!Τρεις και ο... Κούκος! · 1986
Τρεις και ο... Κούκος!
6.31986
SeriesComedy
Οικογένεια ΚαράμπελαΟικογένεια Καράμπελα · 2001
Οικογένεια Καράμπελα
5.72001
SeriesComedy