Kostas Lyhnaras

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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
6.21961
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
7.61964
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...
Runaway BrideRunaway Bride · 1962
Runaway Bride
6.61962
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?
The Woman DriverThe Woman Driver · 1964
The Woman Driver
6.01964
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.
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.
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.
My friend, LefterakisMy friend, Lefterakis · 1963
My friend, Lefterakis
6.21963
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 BaitThe Bait · 1964
The Bait
6.71964
MovieComedy
Α crook turns a cabaret girl into a fine lady to use her as bait for his victims.

Filmography

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Welcome DollarWelcome Dollar · 1967
Welcome Dollar
7.01967
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.

Assistant Director