Έξυπνοι και Κορόιδα
Έξυπνοι και Κορόιδα

Έξυπνοι και Κορόιδα

1962Movie0Greek
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IMDb6.7/10
Director: Erricos ThalassinosGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

Two friends, Panagiotis and Stavros, are down on their luck and living in poverty. Panagiotis is a dreamer who constantly comes up with schemes to get rich quick, while Stavros is more pragmatic but equally desperate. Their latest attempt to escape their financial woes involves trying to pass off a fake treasure map to a wealthy, unsuspecting individual.

Critical Reception

The film was a popular success upon its release, appealing to audiences with its lighthearted comedic tone and the popular chemistry of its lead actors. While not critically lauded for deep artistic merit, it is remembered as a classic example of Greek '-thirties' style comedy.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its comedic timing and the performances of its lead actors.
  • Appreciated as a light and entertaining Greek comedy of its era.
  • Seen as a charming, albeit simple, tale of two schemers trying to strike it rich.

Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the film's humor and nostalgic appeal, with many remembering it fondly from their youth as a feel-good comedy.

Fun Fact

The film is a remake of the 1952 American film 'The Lavender Hill Mob', which starred Alec Guinness.

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