Thanos and Despina (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1967, Thanos and Despina is a comedy and drama film directed by Nikos Papatakis, running about 122 minutes.
What it’s about. Katina, an impoverished Greek woman, tries to arrange the marriage of her shepherd son, Thanos, to Despina, the daughter of a wealthy landowner. But Despina’s father, Vlahopoulos refuses to give his blessings.
Who’s in it. Thanos and Despina stars Olga Karlatos as Despoina, George Dialegmenos as Thanos Zekos, Lambros Tsangas as Yankos and Elli Xanthaki as Katina, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Thanos and Despina has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Thanos and Despina page.
If you liked it. Fans of Thanos and Despina tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Thanos and Despina (1967)?
- In US, Thanos and Despina is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Thanos and Despina worth watching?
- Thanos and Despina holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Thanos and Despina?
- Thanos and Despina stars Olga Karlatos, George Dialegmenos, Lambros Tsangas, Elli Xanthaki and Tzavalas Karousos.
- When was Thanos and Despina released?
- Thanos and Despina was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.