Summaries

During the German Occupation of Greece, a timid travelling showman bearing an uncanny resemblance to a ruthless high-ranking SS officer must impersonate him to do his part in the fight against the invaders.

Following a failed sabotage operation during the German Occupation of Greece, Major Laurens, a valiant officer of the British Army, finds himself held captive by the Nazis. With his life hanging by a thread, the local Resistance movement turns to an unlikely saviour: Grigoris Tsavos, a timid travelling showman bearing an uncanny resemblance to von Ruben, a ruthless high-ranking SS officer. Despite his apprehension, Grigoris must pluck up the courage to lead a crucial mission to rescue the captured military man. The question remains, however: does the reluctant patriot have what it takes to rise to the challenge?—Nick Riganas

Details

Genres
  • Comedy
  • War
Release date Jan 2, 1970
Countries of origin Greece
Language Greek
Production companies Karagiannis-Karatzopoulos

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h 31m
Color Color
Sound mix Mono
Aspect ratio 1.33 : 1

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