Windfall in Athens
Brief Synopsis
Cast & Crew
Michael Cacoyannis
Margarita Georgiou
Ellie Lambetti
Dimitri Horn
Tasso Kavadia
George Pappas
Film Details
Technical Specs
Synopsis
A pretty salesgirl has her lottery ticket stolen. It turns out to be the winning ticket, and, with the help of a married lawyer enamored of her, she tracks it down at the hands of a penniless street musician. A struggle soon leads to romance between her and the musician, and the lawyer, knowing better of himself, steps aside.
Director
Michael Cacoyannis
Film Details
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Trivia
Miscellaneous Notes
Released in Greece 1954
Released in United States Fall September 29, 1956
Released in United States September 29, 1956
Directorial debut for Michael Cacoyannis.
Began shooting 1952.
Completed production 1954.
Film was selected to open the 1954 Edinburgh Film Festival.
Shown at the 1954 Edinburgh Film Festival.
b&w
dialogue Greek
subtitled
Released in Greece 1954
Released in United States Fall September 29, 1956
Released in United States September 29, 1956 (New York City)
