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Release Year1986
Runtime1h 37m
LanguageGreek
CertificationNR
GenresComedy
Votes7
DirectorHristos Kyriakopoulos
WritersGiannis Sklavos
TypeFeature Film
Rating4.6 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsPontios eimai, oti thelo kano
About Pontios eimai, oti thelo kano
After four years in the Mediterranean as deck ratings of a luxurious cruiser, two Pontian Greeks return to their hometown of Athens to settle down with a well-off woman from the big city. But, is the perfect match closer than they think?
Directed by Hristos Kyriakopoulos, Pontios eimai, oti thelo kano leans on a strong ensemble — Kostas Tsakonas, Markos Lezes, Dinos Iliopoulos — 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 comedy titles of 1986.
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