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The King

Original title: O vasilias
  • 20022002
  • 2h 10m
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
2.2K
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Vangelis Mourikis in O vasilias (2002)
  • Drama
A former drug addict gets a new lease of life in his grandfather's dilapidated rural house, only to face the unwritten laws of the close-knit community. Now, all that's needed is a catalyst.... Read allA former drug addict gets a new lease of life in his grandfather's dilapidated rural house, only to face the unwritten laws of the close-knit community. Now, all that's needed is a catalyst. Who can stop the advent of hell on New Paradise?A former drug addict gets a new lease of life in his grandfather's dilapidated rural house, only to face the unwritten laws of the close-knit community. Now, all that's needed is a catalyst. Who can stop the advent of hell on New Paradise?
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  • Director
    • Nikos Grammatikos
  • Writers
    • Nikos Grammatikos
    • Nikos Panayotopoulos
  • Stars
    • Vangelis Mourikis
    • Marilita Lambropoulou
    • Minas Hatzisavvas
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  • Director
    • Nikos Grammatikos
  • Writers
    • Nikos Grammatikos
    • Nikos Panayotopoulos
  • Stars
    • Vangelis Mourikis
    • Marilita Lambropoulou
    • Minas Hatzisavvas
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    • 11User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 1 nomination

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    Giannis Zouganelis, Babis Giotopoulos, and Adrian Frieling in O vasilias (2002)
    Marilita Lambropoulou in O vasilias (2002)
    Giannis Zouganelis and Babis Giotopoulos in O vasilias (2002)
    Minas Hatzisavvas and Marilita Lambropoulou in O vasilias (2002)
    Vangelis Mourikis in O vasilias (2002)
    Minas Hatzisavvas in O vasilias (2002)
    Minas Hatzisavvas in O vasilias (2002)
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    Vangelis Mourikis in O vasilias (2002)
    Minas Hatzisavvas and Vangelis Mourikis in O vasilias (2002)
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    Vangelis Mourikis
    Vangelis Mourikis
    • Vangelis Farmakorisas Vangelis Farmakoris
    Marilita Lambropoulou
    Marilita Lambropoulou
    • Mariaas Maria
    Minas Hatzisavvas
    Minas Hatzisavvas
    • Petros Voliotisas Petros Voliotis
    Babis Giotopoulos
    Babis Giotopoulos
    • Mayoras Mayor
    Vivi Koka
    Vivi Koka
    • Vivikaas Vivika
    Tasos Nousias
    Tasos Nousias
    • Anastasisas Anastasis
    Evangelia Adreadaki
    Evangelia Adreadaki
    • Georgiaas Georgia
    Kostas Kalokairinos
    Kostas Kalokairinos
    • Mihalisas Mihalis
    • (as Konstadinos Kalokairinos)
    Antonis Alexiou
    Antonis Alexiou
    Periklis Lianos
    Periklis Lianos
    • Thanasisas Thanasis
    Karafil Shena
    Karafil Shena
    • Albertoas Alberto
    Alexia Veronikiati
    • Angelikias Angeliki
    Giannis Zouganelis
    Giannis Zouganelis
    • Giannisas Giannis
    Anna Vagena
    Anna Vagena
    • Athinaas Athina
    Dimitra Hatoupi
    Dimitra Hatoupi
    • District Attorneyas District Attorney
    Prokopis Doukas
    Prokopis Doukas
    • News Presenteras News Presenter
    Giorgos Evgenikos
    Giorgos Evgenikos
    • Mentzelopoulosas Mentzelopoulos
    • (as Yorgos Evgenikos)
    Adrian Frieling
    Adrian Frieling
    • German Localas German Local
    • Director
      • Nikos Grammatikos
    • Writers
      • Nikos Grammatikos
      • Nikos Panayotopoulos
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    Storyline

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    Like a fish out of water, Vagelis--a former drug addict in his mid-thirties who yearns for deliverance and a drastic change in his life--finds himself stranded in faceless and cruel Athens, after five long years of incarceration. Nearly brought to his knees, Vagelis' only way out lies in his grandfather's dilapidated rural estate somewhere in a God-forsaken Peloponnesian village; however, fresh starts are always painful, especially when you are a stranger in a strange land. But, once a pariah, always a pariah, and Vagelis will soon have to come face-to-face with the unwritten laws of the close-knit community, as a simmering tension threatens to boil over. Now, all that's needed is a flaming catalyst, and then, nothing can stop the advent of hell on New Paradise. In the end, just how easily can a king lose his kingdom? —Nick Riganas
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      • Once upon a time, there was a king who lost his way in the woods...
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    • Trivia
      In chess matches with Petros, the term 'Zugzwang' arises. It is a term derived from the German words 'zug' (move) and 'zwang' (compulsion, obligation). It describes a situation in chess where a player is in a helpless position. He must move but every move makes his position worse.
    • Goofs
      When Vangelis first steps into the old house and falls through the floor, he is lit from his left. In the next long shot, the light is from behind him.
    • Quotes

      Vangelis Farmakoris: Being banished from a place is very insulting...

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      Nanourisma
      Written and Performed by Thanasis Papakonstadinou

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    True story...it happened in the middle of 90's in a village in Peloponnesus
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    • Release date
      • February 28, 2003 (Greece)
    • Country of origin
      • Greece
    • Language
      • Greek
    • Also known as
      • Король
    • Production companies
      • Art Factory
      • FilmNet
      • Greek Film Center
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 10 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital

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