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The Magic City

Jul 18, 1955 · 1h 20m
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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.

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CAST

George Foundas
Kosmas Betsos
Margarita Papageorgiou
Maria
Stephanos Stratigos
Manos Katrakis
observer - narrator
Thanasis Veggos
Thanasis
Mimis Fotopoulos
Andreas Douzos
Argiris
Eva Brika
Directed by Nikos Koundouros

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Released
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Production
Despoina Skalotheou & Sia, Athens Film Company
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