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Thanasis the Optimist

5.5·1989·1h 34m

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Cast

Thanasis Veggos

Thanasis Veggos

as Thanasis Rodinos / Mother

Jenny Zaharopoulou

Jenny Zaharopoulou

Magda Tsagani

Giannis Astrakakis

Giannis Astrakakis

Mairi Farmaki

Periklis Matsoukas

Periklis Matsoukas

Vangelis Ploios

Vangelis Ploios

Nikos Redifis

Giorgos Stavropoulos

Giorgos Stavropoulos

Movie Info & Details

Release Year1989

Runtime1h 34m

LanguageGreek

CertificationNR

GenresComedy

Votes2

DirectorGiorgos Lazaridis

WritersGiorgos Lazaridis

TypeFeature Film

Rating5.5 out of 10

Cast10 credited

Also Known AsThanasis the Optimist

About Thanasis the Optimist

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Directed by Giorgos Lazaridis, Thanasis the Optimist leans on a strong ensemble — Thanasis Veggos, Jenny Zaharopoulou, Magda Tsagani — 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 1989.

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