The Golden Grip
2026•Released
Documentary
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.
Director
Fokion Bogris
Languages
English, Greek
Studio
Chase the Cut
Cast
Kostas Stefanakis
(archive footage)
Μίκα Στεφανάκη
Omiros Efstratiadis
Sotiris Goritsas
Kiska Manouseli
Makis Gerard Papasimakopoulos
Christos Callow
Yannis Economides
Nicholas Triandafyllidis
(archive footage)
Kleo Zamidis
(archive footage)
Lakis Komninos
(archive footage)
Thodoros Maragos
Manos Koufakis
Production
Company
Chase the Cut
Producer
Maria Karagiannaki
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