The Hurdy-Gurdy (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1955, The Hurdy-Gurdy is a comedy and drama film directed by Alekos Sakellarios, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. Two poor portable barrel piano players ramble through Greek countryside and play in fairs. They meet by chance with a rich runaway girl whose father offers a large reward to her finders.They have to choose between getting the reward or helping the girl with her renegade love affair.
Who’s in it. The Hurdy-Gurdy stars Mimis Fotopoulos as Petrakis, Vasilis Avlonitis as Pavlaras, Jenny Karezi as Kaiti and Alekos Alexandrakis as Dimitris, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, The Hurdy-Gurdy has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Hurdy-Gurdy page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hurdy-Gurdy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Hurdy-Gurdy (1955)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Hurdy-Gurdy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Hurdy-Gurdy worth watching?
- The Hurdy-Gurdy holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Hurdy-Gurdy?
- The Hurdy-Gurdy stars Mimis Fotopoulos, Vasilis Avlonitis, Jenny Karezi, Alekos Alexandrakis and Hristos Tsaganeas.
- When was The Hurdy-Gurdy released?
- The Hurdy-Gurdy was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.