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.

Cast

Kostas Stefanakis

(archive footage)

Μίκα Στεφανάκη

Omiros Efstratiadis

Sotiris Goritsas