Giannis Sparidis

Acting

Giannis Sparidis

Born August 12, 1898 · Constantinople, Ottoman Empire [now Istanbul, Turkey]

Died October 28, 1973 · aged 75

No biography available.

Known For

The Island of SilenceThe Island of Silence · 1958
The Island of Silence
★ 9.51958
MovieDramaDocumentary
"700 meters far from humans, and million meters far from humanity…" The study of the life of the lepers of Spinalonga with a dedication and affection that brighten the neo-realistic and documentaristic framework and style of the film. Plot: We watch romantic and emotional adventures, ideological and sentimental conflicts featuring the patients, doctors and several locals. The doctor Stathis Chtenas (Giorgos Kampanellis) is disappointed at the situation on the island and confesses to the teacher (Orestis Markris) that he wants to leave soon. Their life changes with the arrival of a young volunteer doctor, Angela (Nina Sgouridou), whose dynamic presence transforms life on the island. Stathis and Angela become a couple and make everything to improve life at Spinalonga. However, on the occasion of young Sifis’s (Tzannis Kourkoulakos) “escape” from the island, Stathis’s attitude changes.
Μαρία ΠενταγιώτισσαΜαρία Πενταγιώτισσα · 1929
Μαρία Πενταγιώτισσα
★ 6.01929
MovieDramaAdventure
Maria, a beautiful girl, baptized by Father Gavriil, joins gang leader Davelis and returns to her village to take revenge on the people who had treated her badly.
Help! Vengos Visible Agent '000'Help! Vengos Visible Agent '000' · 1967
Help! Vengos Visible Agent '000'
★ 7.81967
MovieComedy
Vengos studies in a secret agents' academy, dreaming of becoming a great spy like 007. Unfortunately, he can't do anything right, so he wreaks havoc during his final exams.
The ManavakiaThe Manavakia · 1957
The Manavakia
★ 9.01957
MovieComedy
Kokovios and Kavouras become street vendors in Athens to earn a living. They are in love with Annea and Paraskeva, unaware that Paraskeva is a man who disguised himself as a woman in order to get a job as a maid. Mary is afraid to reveal her relationship with prosecutor Nikos Giannidis to her father...
Lisa, Tosca of AthensLisa, Tosca of Athens · 1959
Lisa, Tosca of Athens
★ 5.61959
MovieRomanceComedy
Lisa (Xenia Kalogeropoulou) runs away from her father at the Athens airport because she does not want to marry a rich man from Paris whom her father has chosen for her. She hitchhikes to the city, where she meets Giorgos (Kostas Kakkavas) a handsome driver. Then, she runs away from him as well and tries to find her mother’s brother (Iordanis), whom she has never seen before. Her father publishes her photo in the newspapers and offers a reward of one hundred thousand drachmas to anyone who finds her. Lisa is now afraid that everyone can identify her, and so, in order to hide, she mingles with a group of tourists. However, she is unaware that her uncle is their guide. Giorgos has followed her in order to find out the reason she left him so suddenly, takes her in his car one more time, and they spend the night together.
He's a Mad Mad VeggosHe's a Mad Mad Veggos · 1965
He's a Mad Mad Veggos
★ 6.91965
MovieComedy
When Thanassis leaves the orphanage tries to do various jobs but with no consolidates. A private detective manages to find his father who is rich. Thanasis will move into his luxurious house but there will come other problems.
Lovers Without a DimeLovers Without a Dime · 1958
Lovers Without a Dime
★ 8.51958
MovieComedy
Three poor men who have lost their jobs decide to swindle a wealthy Greek-American who returns to his homeland in search of his nephew.
The MiserableThe Miserable · 1962
The Miserable
★ 6.01962
MovieComedy
A bachelor by conviction not watch the girl who works at the shop cashier is in love with him, despite all the efforts of the landlady.

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The Island of SilenceThe Island of Silence · 1958
The Island of Silence
★ 9.51958
MovieDramaDocumentary
"700 meters far from humans, and million meters far from humanity…" The study of the life of the lepers of Spinalonga with a dedication and affection that brighten the neo-realistic and documentaristic framework and style of the film. Plot: We watch romantic and emotional adventures, ideological and sentimental conflicts featuring the patients, doctors and several locals. The doctor Stathis Chtenas (Giorgos Kampanellis) is disappointed at the situation on the island and confesses to the teacher (Orestis Markris) that he wants to leave soon. Their life changes with the arrival of a young volunteer doctor, Angela (Nina Sgouridou), whose dynamic presence transforms life on the island. Stathis and Angela become a couple and make everything to improve life at Spinalonga. However, on the occasion of young Sifis’s (Tzannis Kourkoulakos) “escape” from the island, Stathis’s attitude changes.
Lisa, Tosca of AthensLisa, Tosca of Athens · 1959
Lisa, Tosca of Athens
★ 5.61959
MovieRomanceComedy
Lisa (Xenia Kalogeropoulou) runs away from her father at the Athens airport because she does not want to marry a rich man from Paris whom her father has chosen for her. She hitchhikes to the city, where she meets Giorgos (Kostas Kakkavas) a handsome driver. Then, she runs away from him as well and tries to find her mother’s brother (Iordanis), whom she has never seen before. Her father publishes her photo in the newspapers and offers a reward of one hundred thousand drachmas to anyone who finds her. Lisa is now afraid that everyone can identify her, and so, in order to hide, she mingles with a group of tourists. However, she is unaware that her uncle is their guide. Giorgos has followed her in order to find out the reason she left him so suddenly, takes her in his car one more time, and they spend the night together.

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