The Lucky One

The Lucky One

1968 · 80 min · ★ 7.5 · Comedy

A countryman arrives in Athens to make it big and becomes a millionaire overnight. However, a duo of swindlers has set their sights on getting their hands on his fortune. Will he discover the hard way that more money means more problems?

Directed by Errikos Thalassinos · Written by Lakis Mihailidis

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