O gyros tou thanatou

O gyros tou thanatou

1983 · 94 min · ★ 5.0 · Drama, Thriller

Stefos does dangerous stunts with his motorcycle for a living. One day, he decides to sell his organs to the executive of a company that transplants them to wealthy customers. But when his life becomes a nightmare, a violent hunt begins.

Directed by Errikos Thalassinos · Written by Errikos Thalassinos

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