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Μας φάγανε οι τρέλες στις Σεϋχέλλες
Vagos is a folk singer and works at Specula's shop. His dream is a trip to Seychelles. So he decides to open his own nightclub with money borrowed from his son-in-law. But he falls victim to a theft in the contractor's office that would have closed his space. The leader of the gang is Lakis Kontogiorgos with his girlfriend, Mina, carrying out his orders. Lakis gambles the money and loses it. He pressures Mina to continue the robberies but she leaves him in disgust and gets a job as a singer at Specula's shop. Although the vagus understands who she is, he falls in love with her. Everything will be fine and eventually Vagos will manage to go to the Seychelles with Mina by his side.
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Plot Summary
A group of Greeks, seeking a better life and adventure, travel to the exotic Seychelles. However, their dreams of paradise quickly turn into a series of comedic mishaps and misunderstandings as they navigate the local culture and their own eccentricities. The film follows their misadventures as they try to adapt to their new surroundings, leading to a series of humorous situations.
Critical Reception
As a Greek comedy from the late 1980s, "Μας φάγανε οι τρέλες στις Σεϋχέλλες" was primarily aimed at a domestic audience and received typical reception for films of its genre and era within Greece. It is generally remembered as a lighthearted, escapist comedy with a focus on familiar comedic tropes and the performances of its popular cast.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its lighthearted comedic tone and escapist premise.
The performances of the lead actors, particularly Vassilis Tsivilikas, are often cited as a highlight.
Viewers enjoyed the humorous portrayal of cultural clashes and relatable characters.
Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for this film is not readily available in English-language sources, making it difficult to summarize audience sentiment.
Fun Fact
The film was part of a trend of Greek comedies in the 1980s that often featured popular television actors venturing into film for light entertainment.
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