Betty Arvaniti

Acting

Betty Arvaniti

Born August 4, 1939 · Athens, Greece (age 87)

Betty Arvaniti (Greek: Ελισσάβετ (Μπέττυ, Μπέτυ) Αρβανίτη; born 4 August 1939) is a Greek actress.[1] She appeared in 40 films and television shows between 1965 and 2002. She was one of the most famous leading actresses of the old Greek cinema and theatre. She became known for her participation in films - productions of Finos Films in the '60s and '70s.

Known For

A Mother Is AccusedA Mother Is Accused · 1972
A Mother Is Accused
7.01972
MovieDrama
During the dark years of the German Occupation of Greece, Anna is separated from her only son, Dimitris, after the untimely death of her wealthy husband. As a result, her mother-in-law takes the boy with her to raise him. However, the elder Dimitris, the last scion of an old aristocratic family, leaves his home and his domineering grandmother to become a singer. Suddenly, after reaching the peak of his career, the rich and famous Dimitris disappears without a trace. Could there be a terrible secret behind Dimitris' unexplained disappearance?
Open LetterOpen Letter · 1967
Open Letter
6.91967
MovieDrama
Thirty-year-old lower middle class Dimitris, faint-hearted and not particularly ambitious, is ready to jump at the opportunity that will get him handsomely provided. He wavers between yesterday, the German occupation nightmare and his love debut with a neighbour and contemporary, fluid reality. He meets Thaleia, a rich woman his age, who frequents the same night club as him, but his daily routine is invariably the same. The closure of the small industry in Drapetsona, where he used to work for the last 8 years, and his relationship with Maria confront him with a different reality. Maria is a progressive, evening school teacher, full of dreams.
The 7th Day of CreationThe 7th Day of Creation · 1966
The 7th Day of Creation
6.71966
MovieDrama
A newlywed man who has just completed his national service, Alekos Stathakis, is trying to get over his class' misery, but doesn't have the necessary "equipment". He conceives an ambitious plan and submits it to a great concrete factory. He seems to believe that success is just around the corner and shares his illusion with his wife and his father. When his plan is rejected by the company, he keeps it to himself, making things even worse. He keeps leaving home to seemingly go to work and wanders to no purpose in Athens. He watches the world around him without really seeing anything, until a fatal accident ends his tragedy
Conflict of EmotionsConflict of Emotions · 1971
Conflict of Emotions
3.21971
MovieCrimeDrama
A drug addict meets an aristocratic woman who married a criminal.
Trouba '67Trouba '67 · 1967
Trouba '67
6.61967
MovieDrama
A dark atmosphere pervades this film in true noir fashion. So does the feeling that our principals are trapped. They fight their way against economic forces and their status in life, and love might conquer all.
Vacation to Our CyprusVacation to Our Cyprus · 1971
Vacation to Our Cyprus
7.01971
MovieComedy
The heirs of two Cypriot winemakers and sworn rivals visit incognito the city of Paphos to flee from two arranged marriages of convenience, only to meet and fall in love. Is this a star-crossed affair in the likes of Romeo and Juliet?
Broken VeinBroken Vein · 2025
Broken Vein
8.02025
MovieDramaCrime
Thomas Alexopoulos is a businessman drowning in debt, watching the walls close in around him. Cornered by a threatening loan shark and with only a few days left to save his home, he sets a seemingly flawless plan in motion.
Bullets Don't Come BackBullets Don't Come Back · 1967
Bullets Don't Come Back
6.11967
MovieActionAdventure
From a tragic misunderstanding, the farmer Stathis Karatasos (Angelos Antonopoulos) is accused as the leader of a notorious gang. He manages to escape just before getting executed and the law enforcement starts chasing him. Even the bandits are looking to find him, believing that he has the loot of the robbery in his possession. In addition, another prisoner called Tsakos (Kostas Kazakos) tries to locate him and bring him back dead or alive, in order to ensure the freedom promised to him by the police.

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