The Golden Grip

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.

• Fokion BogrisDirector

• Kostas Stefanakis(archive footage)
• Μίκα ΣτεφανάκηCast
• Omiros EfstratiadisCast
• Sotiris GoritsasCast
• Kiska ManouseliCast
• Makis Gerard PapasimakopoulosCast
• Christos CallowCast
• Yannis EconomidesCast
• Nicholas Triandafyllidis(archive footage)
• Kleo Zamidis(archive footage)
• Lakis Komninos(archive footage)
• Thodoros MaragosCast