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The Magic City (1955)

Movie ★ 6.0 80 min

Drama

A look at poverty in post-war Athens. Kosmas, a young man living in the slums, constantly tries to make ends meet, hoping for a better day. Because of debts, he gets tangled up in smuggling. His morals are tested and he tries to find a way out.

Nikos Koundouros Director Margarita Lymberaki Writer

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Quick facts

Released
July 18, 1955
Runtime
80 min
IMDb
tt0135534
Country
Language
Studio
Despoina Skalotheou & Sia, Athens Film Company

Themes

Cast

George Foundas George Foundas Kosmas Betsos Margarita Papageorgiou Margarita Papageorgiou Maria Stephanos Stratigos Stephanos Stratigos Manos Katrakis Manos Katrakis observer - narrator Thanasis Veggos Thanasis Veggos Thanasis Mimis Fotopoulos Mimis Fotopoulos Andreas Douzos Andreas Douzos Argiris Eva Brika Eftyhia Pavlogianni Tassos Katrapas Tassos Katrapas Fanis Kabanis Anestis Vlahos Anestis Vlahos Nikos Tsachiridis Nikos Tsachiridis

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Magic City about?
A look at poverty in post-war Athens. Kosmas, a young man living in the slums, constantly tries to make ends meet, hoping for a better day. Because of debts, he gets tangled up in smuggling. His morals are tested and he tries to find a way out.
Who directed The Magic City?
The Magic City was directed by Nikos Koundouros.
Who stars in The Magic City?
The Magic City stars George Foundas, Margarita Papageorgiou, Stephanos Stratigos, Manos Katrakis.
When was The Magic City released?
The Magic City is a 1955 drama film.
Where can I watch The Magic City?
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