The Hurdy-Gurdy

The Hurdy-Gurdy

1955 · 91 min · ★ 7.5 · Drama, Comedy

Two poor portable barrel piano players ramble through Greek countryside and play in fairs. They meet by chance with a rich runaway girl whose father offers a large reward to her finders.They have to choose between getting the reward or helping the girl with her renegade love affair.

Directed by Alekos Sakellarios · Written by Alekos Sakellarios

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