Modern Cinderella
1965 · 103 min · ★ 6.2 · Comedy, Romance
Katerina, a poor girl, finds a job as a secretary and falls in love with her boss on a trip to Rome.
Directed by Alekos Sakellarios · Written by Alekos Sakellarios
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Aliki Vougiouklaki Katerina Pieri -
Dimitris Papamichael Alexis Varnezis -
Stavros Xenidis Menios Charalabidis -
Aris Malliagros Mr. Triadis -
Christos Parlas Dinos Varnezis -
Despoina Nikolaidou Mairi Papanelopoulou -
Athanasia Moustaka Katerina's grandmother -
Nikitas Platis Mr. Georgiadis -
Periklis Hristoforidis Periklis -
Babis Anthopoulos concierge -
Ntora Anagnostopoulou neighbour -
Giorgos Velentzas Stavros
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