The Magic City

The Magic City

80 mins | Drama | July 18, 1955

A look at poverty in post-war Athens. Kosmas, a young man living in the slums, constantly tries to make ends meet, hoping for a better day. Because of debts, he gets tangled up in smuggling. His morals are tested and he tries to find a way out.

The Magic City

80 mins | Drama | July 18, 1955

The Magic City
A look at poverty in post-war Athens. Kosmas, a young man living in the slums, constantly tries to make ends meet, hoping for a better day. Because of debts, he gets tangled up in smuggling. His morals are tested and he tries to find a way out.
IMDb rating 7.1
Producers Athens Film Company, Despoina Skalotheou & Sia
Original title Μαγική Πόλη
Directors Vasilis Georgiadis, Nikos Koundouros
Writers Margarita Lymberaki

Cast

George Foundas

as Kosmas Betsos

Manos Katrakis

as observer - narrator

Thanasis Vengos

as Thanasis

Andreas Douzos

as Argiris