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Cast
Anestis Vlahos
as Anestis Kanalis
Elli Fotiou
as Chrysa
Mairi Hronopoulou
as Mrs. Kanali
Elena Nathanail
as Anna Kanali
Spiros Focás
as Nikos
Alexis Damianos
as Dimitros Kanalis
Theodoros Katsadramis
as Anestis' friend
Kostas Gennatas
as Officer
Giorgos Sifis
as Angry man in car
Dimitris Katsoulis
as Villager (uncredited)
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1966
Runtime1h 56m
LanguageGreek
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Crime
Votes20
DirectorKostas Manoussakis
WritersKostas Manoussakis
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.3 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Fear
About The Fear
In this disturbing family drama, a prosperous middle-aged farmer takes up gambling and whoring at the expense of his devoted second wife. Meanwhile, his son the pervert becomes fascinated with the family's maid, a deaf-mute.
Directed by Kostas Manoussakis, The Fear leans on a strong ensemble — Anestis Vlahos, Elli Fotiou, Mairi Hronopoulou — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1966.
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