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1. Zorba the Greek (1964)
Not Rated | 142 min | Comedy, Drama
An uptight English writer travelling to Crete, on a matter of business, finds his life changed forever when he meets the gregarious Alexis Zorba.
Director: Michael Cacoyannis | Stars: Anthony Quinn, Alan Bates, Irene Papas, Lila Kedrova
Votes: 24,104
2. Never on Sunday (1960)
Not Rated | 97 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
An American scholar in Greece sets about improving the prostitute with whom he is infatuated.
Director: Jules Dassin | Stars: Melina Mercouri, Jules Dassin, Giorgos Foundas, Titos Vandis
Votes: 6,148
3. America America (1963)
Approved | 174 min | Adventure, Drama
A young Greek stops at nothing to secure a passage to America.
Director: Elia Kazan | Stars: Stathis Giallelis, Frank Wolff, Elena Karam, Harry Davis
Votes: 5,992
4. Stella (1955)
90 min | Drama, Music, Romance
Proud, independent Stella, an unconventional Rebetico singer who cherishes her freedom, finds herself in an intense whirlwind romance. Everything points to a tragic ending, and in the aftermath of passion, there can be no winners.
Director: Michael Cacoyannis | Stars: Melina Mercouri, Giorgos Foundas, Alekos Alexandrakis, Hristina Kalogerikou
Votes: 2,962
5. The Red Lanterns (1963)
132 min | Drama, Romance
The inextricably intertwined stories of five women who work as prostitutes just before the ban on brothels in Troumba.
Director: Vasilis Georgiadis | Stars: Jenny Karezi, Giorgos Foundas, Dimitris Papamichael, Manos Katrakis
Votes: 2,023
6. A Girl in Black (1956)
100 min | Drama, Romance
Against the backdrop of a cloudless summer, love's unforeseen complications will entwine an Athenian writer, a morosely beautiful daughter, and a scorned local suitor. And then, calamity strikes. Can love redeem the sad girl in black?
Director: Michael Cacoyannis | Stars: Ellie Lambeti, Dimitris Horn, Eleni Zafeiriou, Stefanos Stratigos
Votes: 1,125
7. The Magic City (1954)
80 min | Crime, Drama
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.
Director: Nikos Koundouros | Stars: Giorgos Foundas, Margarita Papageorgiou, Stefanos Stratigos, Thanasis Vengos
Votes: 376
8. O Hristos xanastavronetai (1975–1976)
Drama
In the hinterland of Asia Minor in the village Lykovrysi 1921. Residents had an old custom, every seven years did the representation of the Passion of Christ and had to choose some of the ... See full summary »
Stars: Giorgos Foundas, Vasilis Tsaglos, Théodore Katsoulis, Giannis Argyris
Votes: 164
9. Exodos kindynou (1980)
128 min | Action, Crime, Drama
When Daisy saves the life of police officer Markos she is immediately promoted to the drug department of the police. Markos falls in love with her and they start going out until he asks her... See full summary »
Director: Nikos Foskolos | Stars: Olga Karlatos, Giorgos Foundas, Alberto Eskenazy, Gely Mavropoulou
Votes: 149
10. The Asphalt Fever (1967)
92 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
With his wife on the operating table, a conscientious police sergeant combs the city in search of a phial of rare blood. Time is running out, and an escaped asylum inmate is on the loose. Will he choose personal happiness over duty?
Director: Dinos Dimopoulos | Stars: Giorgos Foundas, Jenny Roussea, Faidon Georgitsis, Nora Valsami
Votes: 118
11. Applause (1944)
78 min | Drama, Music, Romance
A well-known composer is secretly in love with his gifted young protégée.
Director: Giorgos Tzavellas | Stars: Kleon Triantafyllou, Zinet Lakaz, Dimitris Horn, Jenny Stavropoulou
Votes: 100
12. O anakatosouras (1967)
95 min | Comedy
A string of bizarrely improbable coincidences upset the balance in the orderly life of a meek employee, as the sudden appearance of a self-confident doppelgänger leads his family to false assumptions. But, who is this mysterious "other"?
Director: Grigoris Grigoriou | Stars: Dinos Iliopoulos, Gely Mavropoulou, Nikos Stavridis, Koulis Stoligas
Votes: 89
13. Me ti lampsi sta matia (1966)
94 min | Drama, War
During the German occupation in Greece, the Germans are about to execute 30 men in retaliation for the death of a German soldier. The villagers out of pity, request from them to pardon at ... See full summary »
Director: Panos Glykofrydis | Stars: Giorgos Foundas, Anestis Vlahos, Giannis Fertis, Xenia Kalogeropoulou
Votes: 85
14. 17 sfaires gia enan angelo (1981)
98 min | Drama, War
Iro Konstantopoulou was thirteen years old when the Germans invaded Greece. Despite her age, however, she got involved with the resistance. When she was arrested for the first time, her ... See full summary »
Directors: Nikos Foskolos, Takis Vougiouklakis | Stars: Mary Vidali, Giorgos Foundas, Nikos Apergis, Gely Mavropoulou
Votes: 84
15. I zavoliara (1960)
85 min | Adventure, Drama, Romance
A fisherman's daughter is secretly in love with a strong man who works for her father; however, after a nearly-fatal accident, the crew will have to venture into the isle's notoriously dangerous waters. Will they return in one piece?
Director: Marios Adamis | Stars: Aliki Vougiouklaki, Giorgos Foundas, Stelios Vokovich, Tzavalas Karousos
Votes: 83
16. The Scum (1963)
96 min | Crime, Drama
A string of miscalculated choices and the longing of a fresh start will drag Magda of the slums deeper and deeper into a tireless personal nightmare.
Director: Kostas Andritsos | Stars: Giorgos Foundas, Maro Kodou, Stefanos Stratigos, Nikos Tsachiridis
Votes: 74
17. Bitter Bread (1951)
83 min | Drama
A poor builder tries, with the help of his wife, to raise his three children.
Director: Grigoris Grigoriou | Stars: Eleni Zafeiriou, Inta Hristinaki, Michalis Nikolopoulos, Alkis Papas
Votes: 72
18. Experts on the Football Field (1956)
92 min | Comedy, Drama, Sport
After a serious injury during a match of the national football team, an incident in the guests' dressing room results in the expulsion of a player from the Hellenic Football Federation.
Director: Vasilis Georgiadis | Stars: Andreas Mouratis, Kostas Linoxilakis, Stathis Mantalozis, Lakis Petropoulos
Votes: 70
19. Dead City (1951)
76 min | Drama
Petros finishes his studies and returns to his home, in Mystras. His mother expects him to continue an old vendetta of his ancestors, but he hasn't such intentions. On the contrary, he falls in love with Lena, member of the hostile family.
Director: Frixos Iliadis | Stars: Irene Papas, Nikos Tzogias, Eleni Zafeiriou, Giannis Argyris
Votes: 56
20. Lagoon of Desire (1957)
98 min | Drama, Romance
A rich and spoiled daughter of a businessman seduces a charming fisherman, upsetting his life and his relationship with the woman he loved and was about to marry.
Director: Giorgos Zervos | Stars: Jenny Karezi, Giorgos Foundas, Eleni Zafeiriou, Koula Agagiotou
Votes: 51
21. The Girl from Mani (1986)
105 min | Drama, Romance
An American teacher falls for a Greek musical prodigy while exploring one of the oldest and most mysterious regions of Greece, the Mani.
Director: Paul Annett | Stars: Antzela Gerekou, Alex Hyde-White, Andreas Manolikakis, Giorgos Foundas
Votes: 51
22. Trouba '67 (1967)
90 min | Drama, Thriller
Convinced that her suave admirer can take her away from the dangerous world she lives in, a cabaret diva falls for him. But, love stands in the way, and the guns have the final say. Is there an escape from Trouba, the haven of lost souls?
Director: Grigoris Grigoriou | Stars: Giorgos Foundas, Kaiti Theohari, Betty Arvaniti, Giorgos Moutsios
Votes: 45
23. Betrayed Love (1962)
79 min | Drama, Romance
An insignificant incident forces Anna to leave her beloved and the place where she grew up, to live with her affluent aunt in the United States. She will return confused, yet still in love. Will she find the courage to listen to her heart?
Director: Errikos Thalassinos | Stars: Jenny Karezi, Giorgos Foundas, Martha Vourtsi, Lefteris Vournas
Votes: 44
24. The Shepherdess' Lover (I) (1955)
96 min | Drama, Romance
As an innocent token of his admiration, the wealthy landlord, Mitros, gives fair Kroustallo a golden cross, only to spark a bitter conflict between him and her secret young beau, Liakos. Will sense, and love, prevail?
Director: Dinos Dimopoulos | Stars: Giorgos Foundas, Aleka Katselli, Hristina Kalogerikou, Pantelis Zervos
Votes: 42
25. Kravgi... (1964)
98 min | Crime, Drama
A committed police lieutenant faces various incidents during a seemingly endless night shift, and at the same time, he struggles to suppress his inner demons.
Director: Kostas Andritsos | Stars: Giorgos Foundas, Mary Hronopoulou, Pavlos Liaros, Giorgos Moutsios
Votes: 42
26. Too Late for Tears (1968)
92 min | Drama, Romance
After a sudden breakup, an affluent woman marries her honourable former employee, who is now the owner of a quarry. But, when she betrays him, he vanishes without a trace. Does repentance suffice to heal the deep wounds of the past?
Director: Panos Glykofrydis | Stars: Giorgos Foundas, Mary Hronopoulou, Andreas Barkoulis, Kostas Karras
Votes: 41
27. The Promise (1961)
108 min | Adventure, Drama
After the murder of a brutal landowner, and six long years of incarceration, unarmed Tasos returns to his village, only to face the deceased's murderous brothers. Is Tasos willing to honour his promise to his late mother?
Director: Vasilis Georgiadis | Stars: Giorgos Foundas, Ilia Livykou, Sonia Zoidou, Titos Vandis
Votes: 41
28. Black Soil (1952)
75 min | Drama
A young emerald miner is in love with a girl but doesn't ask her to marry him because he cannot support her financially.
Director: Stelios Tatasopoulos | Stars: Giorgos Foundas, Sofi Lila, Tassos Kyriakopoulos, Manolis Spyropoulos
Votes: 41
29. The Decoy (1964)
92 min | Drama
After an accident, an honest steelworker finds himself entangled in an unforeseen love affair with the plant owner. Has he sold his ideals for the sake of profit? Will the prisoners of passion face the grave consequences of their actions?
Director: Kostas Andritsos | Stars: Giorgos Foundas, Maro Kodou, Giorgos Moutsios, Takis Emmanuel
Votes: 36
30. Goodbye Life (1960)
93 min | Drama, Romance
A terminally ill woman, who has only a few months to live, designs a desperate plan to ensure the happiness of her unaware husband and their little daughter. Will they ever know how brave she was?
Director: Orestis Laskos | Stars: Giorgos Foundas, Eleni Hatziargyri, Beata Asimakopoulou, Marina Mihalakopoulou
Votes: 35
31. The Girl of the Neighbourhood (1954)
92 min | Drama, Musical, Romance
In the shadow of Acropolis, an honest man dreams of marrying the charming daughter of a poor pedlar; however, a chance encounter with a professional philanderer will fill her heart with delusions of grandeur. Are they meant to be together?
Director: Maria Plyta | Stars: Smaroula Giouli, Orestis Makris, Giorgos Foundas, Dimitris Nikolaidis
Votes: 31
32. I leoforos tis prodosias (1969)
95 min | Drama, Mystery
Captain Vergos escapes from Albania, where he was captive, and returns to Greece. But he is captured as a spy because Captain Vergos had escaped a year ago and had returned to his duties. ... See full summary »
Director: Hristos Kyriakopoulos | Stars: Giorgos Foundas, Gely Mavropoulou, Manos Katrakis, Zoras Tsapelis
Votes: 31
33. The Stigma of Corruption (1966)
88 min | Drama, Romance
An unusual proposition and a reluctant agreement bring together a man living on the margins of society and a statuesque young streetwalker. Is this chance encounter the prelude to a deep, passionate love?
Director: Kostas Andritsos | Stars: Giorgos Foundas, Maro Kodou, Pantelis Zervos, Nikos Tsachiridis
Votes: 30
34. Only for One Night (1958)
80 min | Drama, Romance
An infamous safe-breaker seeks refuge in the house of a compassionate prostitute, only to experience a timid and rather unexpected bond between them as she recounts her painful story.
Director: Maria Plyta | Stars: Giorgos Foundas, Voula Zouboulaki, Christoforos Nezer, Dimitris Nikolaidis
Votes: 29
35. Pothoi sta stahya (1960)
85 min | Drama, Romance
On a golden June somewhere at the lush Thessalian Plains, the coming of a modern combine harvester and the unexpected arrival of an ex-convict brother will threaten to bring to an end a timid clandestine affair.
Director: Pete Giannopoulos | Stars: Giorgos Foundas, Martha Vourtsi, Lykourgos Kallergis, Titos Vandis
Votes: 28
36. O Psarogiannos (1966)
92 min | Drama
Perched on the towering cliffs, a menacing figure in black with a gleaming switch-blade and a feral thirst for retribution demands the demise of the weather-beaten seaman, Fish-Kettle John. Can the sins of man be forgiven in a single jab?
Director: Vassilis Mariolis | Stars: Giorgos Foundas, Aleka Katselli, Maria Skountzou, Pavlos Liaros
Votes: 27
37. Dawn of Triumph (1960)
98 min | Adventure, Drama, War
A group of resistance fighters during the Occupation, collaborates with a lieutenant who comes to Greece from the headquarters of the Middle East, aiming to blow up a German ship.
Director: Filippos Fylaktos | Stars: Giorgos Foundas, Pari Leventi, Efi Oikonomou, Vasilis Andreopoulos
Votes: 26
38. Open Sea (1954)
80 min | Drama, Romance
A pretty young islander obstinately refuses to marry the man her father has chosen for her and decides to put an end to her life.
Director: Tasos Meletopoulos | Stars: Smaroula Giouli, Giorgos Foundas, Eleni Zafeiriou, Michalis Nikolopoulos
Votes: 26
39. Gova stileto (1993–1994)
60 min | Drama
Stars: Elena Akrita, Giorgos Kyritsis, Giorgos Foundas, Katerina Didaskalou
Votes: 25
40. Galini (1958)
90 min | Drama
The film is based on the novella by the same name, written by Ilias Venezis and reflects the innermost bitterness of the Asia Minor Disaster. The doctor Dimitris Vellis and his younger wife... See full summary »
Director: Gregory J. Markopoulos | Stars: Norma Valdi, Kostas Baladimas, Vivian Verrilli, Giorgos Foundas
Votes: 25
41. Dawn on the Third Day (1962)
90 min | Action, Drama, War
A small Greek island is surrounded by the army of the enemy.
Director: Claude Bernard-Aubert | Stars: Titos Vandis, Mariana Kourakou, Aleka Paizi, Giorgos Foundas
Votes: 24
42. The Raid of the Aegean (1946)
69 min | Drama, War
Erotic rivalries between two Greek fighters of the Resistance, during the years of the German Occupation.
Director: M. Karagatsis | Stars: Labros Konstadaras, Zinet Lakaz, Eleni Hatziargyri, Manos Katrakis
Votes: 20
43. O prosfygas (1969)
95 min | Drama
The stepson of a lawyer, with help of a girl who loves him, healed from amnesia, which was caused due to an injury. He remembers that he has a twin brother. When he discovers, he sees with ... See full summary »
Director: Hristos Kyriakopoulos | Stars: Giorgos Foundas, Ketty Papanika, Manos Katrakis, Eleni Zafeiriou
Votes: 20
44. The Great Sacrifice (1962)
111 min | Drama, Romance
A famous singer marries the man she is in love with. But her life becomes hell by her mother-in-law.
Director: Kostas Karagiannis | Stars: Hristina Sylva, Giorgos Foundas, Kostas Kakavas, Katerina Helmy
Votes: 19
45. Women Without Men (1954)
87 min | Drama, Romance
A spiteful and jealous woman decides to destroy the happiness of a young couple and enlists the help of a vengeful sailor. Now, a hideous lie threatens to ruin a friendship and a marriage. Will truth and love prevail?
Director: Stelios Tatasopoulos | Stars: Giorgos Foundas, Maria Mihalopoulou, Titos Vandis, Katia Linta
Votes: 19
46. Katohi (1973–1974)
30 min | Action, Adventure, War
Nazi occupation of Greece during World War II.
Stars: Klaus Kinski, Maria Schell, Curd Jürgens, Giorgos Foundas
Votes: 17
47. Gerakina (1958)
90 min | Adventure, Drama, Romance
Maro, the daughter of shepherd Panos, is in love with his son, Liakos. They want to marry but his father does not agree.
Director: Orestis Laskos | Stars: Giorgos Foundas, Thodoros Moridis, Beata Asimakopoulou, Kostas Hatzihristos
Votes: 17
48. O antartis tou valtou (1969)
89 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
1868, Thessaly. Thanasis Vardas stalked by a Turkish-Albanian gang and forced to leave the 5 year old son Giorgis in a monastery in Meteora. Fifteen years later, when Thessaly was liberated... See full summary »
Director: Dimitris Athanasiadis | Stars: Giorgos Foundas, Miltos Konteas, Eleni Erimou, Sotiris Foundas
Votes: 16
49. Wind of Hate (1954)
83 min | Drama
A disgraced former naval officer ends up working as a telegraphist in a small island and is forced to chose between duty and his desire for revenge.
Director: Nikos Tsiforos | Stars: Smaroula Giouli, Giorgos Foundas, Ioulietta Sotiraki, Nikos Efthimiou
Votes: 16
50. Galini (1976– )
45 min | Drama
In July 1923, refugees from Minor Asia seek for a new home in Greece.
Stars: Giorgos Foundas, Betty Arvaniti, Chryssoula Diavati, Ilias Katevas
Votes: 14