The Golden Grip (2026)
Overview
In the mid-1960s, Kostas left his village in Crete dreaming of becoming a star. His rugged physique and humble background afforded him only small “tough-guy” roles, yet in numerous Greek films – from big studio productions and renowned auteur masterpieces to low-budget exploitation films alike. By placing a support actor at centerstage, the film traces five decades of Greek cinema.
Cast
Kostas Stefanakis
(archive footage)
Omiros Efstratiadis
Sotiris Goritsas
Christos Callow
Yannis Economides
Nicholas Triandafyllidis
(archive footage)
Lakis Komninos
(archive footage)
Thodoros Maragos
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