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To vary... peponi

  • 19771977
  • 1h 35m
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Antonis Antoniou, Mimis Hrysomallis, Katerina Gogou, Lida Protopsalti, and Meropi Ioannidou in To vary... peponi (1977)
  • Comedy
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Mimis, owner of a coffee shop in Chalkidiki has to come to Athens and work as a waiter. Life in Athens isn't easy for Mimis.Mimis, owner of a coffee shop in Chalkidiki has to come to Athens and work as a waiter. Life in Athens isn't easy for Mimis.Mimis, owner of a coffee shop in Chalkidiki has to come to Athens and work as a waiter. Life in Athens isn't easy for Mimis.
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  • Director
    • Pavlos Tasios
  • Writer
    • Pavlos Tasios
  • Stars
    • Mimis Hrysomallis
    • Katerina Gogou
    • Lida Protopsalti
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  • Director
    • Pavlos Tasios
  • Writer
    • Pavlos Tasios
  • Stars
    • Mimis Hrysomallis
    • Katerina Gogou
    • Lida Protopsalti
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    Costas Messaris in To vary... peponi (1977)
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    Mimis Hrysomallis
    Mimis Hrysomallis
    • Mimisas Mimis
    Katerina Gogou
    Katerina Gogou
    • Toulaas Toula
    Lida Protopsalti
    Lida Protopsalti
    • Nitsaas Nitsa
    Antonis Antoniou
    Antonis Antoniou
    • Aristeidisas Aristeidis
    Meropi Ioannidou
    • Toula's motheras Toula's mother
    Costas Messaris
    Costas Messaris
    • Filos tou Mimias Filos tou Mimi
    Giorgos Mattheou
    Giorgos Mattheou
    Giorgos Kyritsis
    Giorgos Kyritsis
    • Lawyeras Lawyer
    Nikos Katomeris
    Nikos Katomeris
    • Maître d'as Maître d'
    Foivos Konstadinidis
    Kostas Stavrinoudakis
    Kostas Stavrinoudakis
    • Aristeidis' friendas Aristeidis' friend
    Vasilis Miller
    Haris Kastanias
    Menelaos Daflos
    • Syndikalistisas Syndikalistis
    Pavlos Tasios
    Apostolos Vranos
    Vicky Vanita
    Vicky Vanita
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    Storyline

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    After the systematic expropriation of his entire village to make way for a major tourism project, the young countryman and disgusted former cafe owner, Mimis, summons up the strength to move into the faceless mid-1970s Athens. Like a fish out of water, Mimis has to land a job fast to eke out a living; however, his almost stubborn petty-bourgeois mentality stands in the way of a better future, rendering impossible any form of reconciliation between his beliefs and the harsh new reality. Deep down, Mimis has a master plan: he wants to start a small business; find a place to stay; fall in love, and start a family; nevertheless, he is running out of time, and above all, money. Will the grey capital shatter Mimis' dreams? Will he humble himself and accept the way of the world? —Nick Riganas
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      The movie was screened during 1977-1978 and sold 59,743 tickets. It came 3rd out of 17 movies.

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    • Release date
      • October 17, 1977 (Greece)
    • Country of origin
      • Greece
    • Language
      • Greek
    • Also known as
      • The Heavy Melon
    • Filming locations
      • Omonia, Athens, Greece
    • Production companies
      • Filmakers Corporation Ltd.
      • Pavlos Tasios Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono

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