The Ogre of Athens
1956, Greek. Directed by Nikos Koundouros.
The most biting, the most daring social satire
On New Year’s Eve, a timid bank clerk is mistaken for a notorious criminal mastermind who rules the streets of Athens. Embracing his mistaken identity comes with a price though, as his unwitting white lie begins to unravel.
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Greek
- Rated
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 5 March 1956
- Original title
- Ο Δράκος
- Country
- Greece
- Written by
- Iakovos Kabanellis
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The Ogre of Athens: quick answers
Is The Ogre of Athens worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 41 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Ogre of Athens?
The Ogre of Athens runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Does The Ogre of Athens have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Ogre of Athens on?
The Ogre of Athens isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 5 March 1956. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Ogre of Athens?
If you liked The Ogre of Athens, try The Matador, Suicide Kings, They Made Me a Fugitive.
Who directed The Ogre of Athens?
The Ogre of Athens (1956) was directed by Nikos Koundouros and stars Dinos Iliopoulos, Margarita Papageorgiou, Giannis Argyris.