CinemaOSMovie · 2026

The Golden Grip

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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.

Directed byFokion Bogris

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Status
Released
Language
EL
Released
March 7, 2026
Studios
Chase the Cut

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Kostas Stefanakis

Kostas Stefanakis

(archive footage)

Μίκα Στεφανάκη

Omiros Efstratiadis

Omiros Efstratiadis

Sotiris Goritsas

Sotiris Goritsas

Kiska Manouseli

Makis Gerard Papasimakopoulos

Christos Callow

Christos Callow

Yannis Economides

Yannis Economides

Nicholas Triandafyllidis

Nicholas Triandafyllidis

(archive footage)

Kleo Zamidis

(archive footage)

Creative team
Directed by
Fokion Bogris
Fokion Bogris
Produced by
Maria Karagiannaki

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