The Storyteller

The Storyteller

1969 · 87 min · ★ 5.1 · Comedy

Dimitris Lazarou is an incurable storyteller. He works as a ground attendant for Olympic Airways, but his big dream is to become a pilot. With his cousin, who is considered the best pilot in the company, as his role model, he never fails to reap the rewards of his cousin's achievements. However, this habit of his will soon get him into trouble...

Directed by Errikos Thalassinos · Written by Lakis Mihailidis

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