The Colors of Iris (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1974, The Colors of Iris is a drama and mystery film directed by Nikos Panayotopoulos, running about 117 minutes.
What it’s about. A mysterious disappearance takes place during the shooting of a commercial on the beach in the early morning hours. An unknown man suddenly comes into the shot, then walks into the sea holding an umbrella and seizes to exist, before the bewildered eyes of the whole crew. After the police are notified, a confusing array of red tape manoeuvers begins, revealing the close affiliations of the Authorities with the advertising company manager and the whole mechanism of Mass Media, all of which are trying not to investigate the event but to conceal or even exploit it in their own interest. Only the musician involved in that commercial is trying to figure out what really happened.
Who’s in it. The Colors of Iris stars Nikitas Tsakiroglou as Nikos Stratis, Vangelis Kazan as Giorgos Koukkoulas, Elena Kyrana as Anna and George Dialegmenos as Nikos Lagoudis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Colors of Iris 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 The Colors of Iris page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Colors of Iris tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
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- Where can I watch The Colors of Iris (1974)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Colors of Iris change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Colors of Iris worth watching?
- The Colors of Iris holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Colors of Iris?
- The Colors of Iris stars Nikitas Tsakiroglou, Vangelis Kazan, Elena Kyrana, George Dialegmenos and Takis Voulalas.
- When was The Colors of Iris released?
- The Colors of Iris was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.