George Foundas

Acting

George Foundas

Born February 13, 1924 · Mavrolithari, Folkida

Died November 28, 2010 · aged 86

George Fountas (Mavrolithari, Fokida, 13 February 1924 – Athens, 28 November 2010) was a Greek actor, one of the most important in cinema, theatre and television, known, among other things, for his role in the film Stella (1955), by Michael Cacoyannis. He participated in many other distinguished films of the 1950s and 1960s, including Magic City (1954), The Girl in Black (1956), Never on Sunday (1…

Known For

Zorba the GreekZorba the Greek · 1964
Zorba the Greek
7.51964
MovieDrama
An uptight English writer traveling to Crete on a matter of business finds his life changed forever when he meets the gregarious Alexis Zorba.
The Red LanternsThe Red Lanterns · 1963
The Red Lanterns
7.01963
MovieDrama
The inextricably intertwined stories of five sex workers who live in a brothel at Pireas harbor.
Bitter BreadBitter Bread · 1951
Bitter Bread
6.21951
MovieDrama
A poor builder tries, with the help of his wife, to raise his three children. When he gets killed in an accident at the construction site, his oldest son undertakes the responsibility of providing for the family, facing all difficulties.
Experts on the Football FieldExperts on the Football Field · 1956
Experts on the Football Field
5.51956
MovieComedyDrama
The everyday lives of some international football players before and after a big game.
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.
17 Bullets for an Angel17 Bullets for an Angel · 1981
17 Bullets for an Angel
7.21981
MovieWarDrama
Iro Konstantopoulou was thirteen years old when the Germans invaded Greece. Despite her age, however, she got involved with the resistance. When she was arrested for the first time, her rich father managed to set her free, and she fell in love with a young doctor who took care of her injuries following torture. A little before the withdrawal of the Germans, she participated in the blowing up of a train that was transporting ammunition, and she was arrested again, but this time no one could save her. She was executed at the Chaïdari camp, along with forty-nine other prisoners.
Ο μεγάλος ένοχοςΟ μεγάλος ένοχος · 1970
Ο μεγάλος ένοχος
7.01970
MovieDrama
The barkerThe barker · 1964
The barker
6.31964
MovieDrama
A union leader is corrupted by the owner of a factory and appointed as its CEO.

Movies

Zorba the GreekZorba the Greek · 1964
Zorba the Greek
7.51964
MovieDrama
An uptight English writer traveling to Crete on a matter of business finds his life changed forever when he meets the gregarious Alexis Zorba.
The Red LanternsThe Red Lanterns · 1963
The Red Lanterns
7.01963
MovieDrama
The inextricably intertwined stories of five sex workers who live in a brothel at Pireas harbor.
Bitter BreadBitter Bread · 1951
Bitter Bread
6.21951
MovieDrama
A poor builder tries, with the help of his wife, to raise his three children. When he gets killed in an accident at the construction site, his oldest son undertakes the responsibility of providing for the family, facing all difficulties.
Experts on the Football FieldExperts on the Football Field · 1956
Experts on the Football Field
5.51956
MovieComedyDrama
The everyday lives of some international football players before and after a big game.
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.
17 Bullets for an Angel17 Bullets for an Angel · 1981
17 Bullets for an Angel
7.21981
MovieWarDrama
Iro Konstantopoulou was thirteen years old when the Germans invaded Greece. Despite her age, however, she got involved with the resistance. When she was arrested for the first time, her rich father managed to set her free, and she fell in love with a young doctor who took care of her injuries following torture. A little before the withdrawal of the Germans, she participated in the blowing up of a train that was transporting ammunition, and she was arrested again, but this time no one could save her. She was executed at the Chaïdari camp, along with forty-nine other prisoners.
Ο μεγάλος ένοχοςΟ μεγάλος ένοχος · 1970
Ο μεγάλος ένοχος
7.01970
MovieDrama
The barkerThe barker · 1964
The barker
6.31964
MovieDrama
A union leader is corrupted by the owner of a factory and appointed as its CEO.
Με Τη Λάμψη Στα ΜάτιαΜε Τη Λάμψη Στα Μάτια · 1966
Με Τη Λάμψη Στα Μάτια
8.71966
MovieDramaWar
During the German occupation, the Nazis plan to execute 30 men in retaliation for the death of a German soldier at the hands of the partisans. Among the men are three brothers (Giorgos Fountas, Anestis Vlachos and Giannis Fertis). The villagers ask the German officer (Zoras Tsapelis) to spare the life of one of the brothers. He accepts on the condition that their father (Lavrentis Dianellos) selects the one to remain alive.
The Dawn of TriumphThe Dawn of Triumph · 1960
The Dawn of Triumph
6.71960
MovieWarAdventure
A group of resistance fighters during the Occupation, collaborates with a lieutenant who comes to Greece from the headquarters of the Middle East, aiming to blow up a German ship.
Goodbye ZoeGoodbye Zoe · 1960
Goodbye Zoe
10.01960
MovieDramaRomance
A woman who lives happily with her husband and child discovers that she is suffering from cancer and tries to ensure their happiness after her death, without learning anything about the truth…
Ο άνεμος του μίσουςΟ άνεμος του μίσους · 1954
Ο άνεμος του μίσους
9.01954
MovieDrama
Never on SundayNever on Sunday · 1960
Never on Sunday
6.91960
MovieComedyRomance
An American scholar in Greece sets about improving the local prostitute with whom he is infatuated.
Take Me Away, My LoveTake Me Away, My Love · 1960
Take Me Away, My Love
10.01960
MovieDrama
Graceful Sofia falls in love with Alkis, a charming young writer. They make plans for the future; but, one day, her boss, Memas, enters the picture: a tough guy who owns a cabaret in Trouba, and wants Sofia back.
StellaStella · 1955
Stella
6.91955
MovieRomanceDrama
The story of a young, wild woman who doesn't want to compromise and settle down. Stella is a restless, rebellious Greek woman who plays with men and enjoys her life as much as she can. But when she meets a young footballer, things get mixed up. She loves him but she loves her freedom too. So it's about time she made an important choice.
The lover of the shepherdessThe lover of the shepherdess · 1955
The lover of the shepherdess
6.01955
MovieDramaRomance
Betrayed loveBetrayed love · 1962
Betrayed love
6.31962
MovieDramaRomance
Anna, who lives with her aunt, is afraid that Stratos, the man she loves, is cheating on her with another woman. She decides to leave for America, where she will spend a year with another aunt. When she returns to Athens, her aunt will try to marry her off to a rich young man, but she is still in love with Stratos.
The Lagoon of DesireThe Lagoon of Desire · 1957
The Lagoon of Desire
6.61957
MovieDramaRomance
Miranda, the rich and spoiled daughter of an Athenian businessman, accompanies her father to Messolonghi, where they have their own fish farming facilities in the best parts of the lagoon. There, while the local fishermen try to establish a cooperative so they can defend themselves against exploitation by their bosses, Miranda seduces a charming and dynamic young man, disrupting his life and his relationship with the girl he loved and intended to marry.
A Girl in BlackA Girl in Black · 1956
A Girl in Black
6.31956
MovieRomanceDrama
Against the backdrop of a cloudless summer, love's unforeseen complications will entwine an Athenian writer, a morosely beautiful daughter, and a scorned local suitor. And then, calamity strikes. Can love redeem the sad girl in black?
AnakatosourasAnakatosouras · 1967
Anakatosouras
4.21967
MovieComedy
Thomas Karatoulpanis (Dinos Iliopoulos) is a naive employee at a car show in the Thessaloniki International Trade Fair. Because of his modest personality he is constantly criticised by his mother-in-law, his uncle and his boss. The only one who supports him is his wife. But the appearance of a doppelganger who buys extravagant gifts in his name causes a ruckus. Thomas is an amateur singer and participates in the Thessaloniki Song Festival winning the first prize. This is when everyone realises that there are two people who look alike.
Just for One NightJust for One Night · 1958
Just for One Night
4.01958
MovieDramaRomance
A notorious thief seeks refuge in the home of a young woman who works in the nightlife industry. She pretends to be a nurse and he pretends to be a doctor. However, the next day finds the thief being pursued by the authorities and arrested. Before that, their true identities are revealed. The two young people, who are in love with each other, swear eternal love.
Mavri GiMavri Gi · 1952
Mavri Gi
6.31952
MovieDrama
A young emerald miner is in love with a girl but doesn't ask her to marry him because he cannot support her financially.
Θα σε περιμένω πάνταΘα σε περιμένω πάντα · 1954
Θα σε περιμένω πάντα
7.01954
MovieDrama
JealousyJealousy · 1963
Jealousy
9.01963
MovieDrama
A successful businessman suspects that his wife is having an affair with his best friend. Sadly, it will take more than a decade to unearth the truth, as his daughter thirsts for answers and closure. But, were they, indeed, lovers?

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