The Magic City

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.

Cast

George Foundas

as Kosmas Betsos

Margarita Papageorgiou

as Maria

Stephanos Stratigos

as

Manos Katrakis

as observer - narrator

Thanasis Veggos

as Thanasis

Mimis Fotopoulos

as

Andreas Douzos

as Argiris

Eva Brika

as

Eftyhia Pavlogianni

as

Tassos Katrapas

as

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