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The Trade of Sin

The Trade of Sin

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The Trade of Sin

1972

1h 15m

9.0(1 votes)

Drama

Overview

A fisherman living with his wife peacefully finds some ancient statues whilst diving, and he contacts his old partner, a small time crook in order to smuggle it. His friend visits him at home with his girlfriend and problems begin.

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8 featured cast members

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Mona Liza Arbi

Katiana Balanika

Katiana Balanika

Theodoros Dovas

Theodoros Dovas

Elsa Barett

Giorgos Hristopoulos

Vangelis Maniatis

Tasos Papadakis

Manolis Vlachakis

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Directed by: Aris Fotiadis
Written by: Sakis Maniatis
Aris Fotiadis

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