Jack of All Trades, Master of None

Jack of All Trades, Master of None

1963 · 80 min · ★ 7.0 · Comedy

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!

Directed by Alekos Sakellarios · Written by Alekos Sakellarios

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