Throbs at the Desk (1963): cast, story & where to watch

1963 · Film · ★ 6.5

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Released in 1963, Throbs at the Desk is a comedy and romance film directed by Alekos Sakellarios, running about 114 minutes.

What it’s about. Lisa is a student, pretending the sick not to go to school. Her parents are worried about her health and call the doctor to examine her. He realizes her lies but he covers her. Soon, they fall in love and eventually get married. However, after the honeymoon she begins to yearn school and her classmates and she returns to it without saying anything to her husband. Soon, her husband begins to suspect her because of her frequent absences from home and her secret meetings with the professor seem to confirm his suspicions.

Who’s in it. Throbs at the Desk stars Aliki Vougiouklaki as Liza Petrovasili, Dimitris Papamichael as Prof. Dimitris Papadopoulos, Dionysis Papagiannopoulos as Mr. Nikiteas and Labros Konstadaras as Leonidas Petrovasilis, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Throbs at the Desk has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Throbs at the Desk page.

If you liked it. Fans of Throbs at the Desk tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Throbs at the Desk (1963)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Throbs at the Desk change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Throbs at the Desk worth watching?
Throbs at the Desk holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Throbs at the Desk?
Throbs at the Desk stars Aliki Vougiouklaki, Dimitris Papamichael, Dionysis Papagiannopoulos, Labros Konstadaras and Joly Garbi.
When was Throbs at the Desk released?
Throbs at the Desk was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.