Wake up Vassili (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1969, Wake up Vassili is a comedy film directed by Giannis Dalianidis, running about 81 minutes.
What it’s about. Vasilis is a poor conservative man who works in a company and tends to buy the lottery very often - but with no luck. His life will turn upside down when his younger sister turns out to be an anarchist and gets involved with a leftist rebellious man he already knows and hates. Eventually, in an ironic twist of faith, the two of them will earn millions and gain the exact lifestyle they used to fight against and Vasilis will lose his mind.
Who’s in it. Wake up Vassili stars Giorgos Konstantinou as Vasilis Vasilakis, Elena Nathanail as Dina Vasilaki, Alekos Alexandrakis as Manos Apostolou and Eleni Zafeiriou as Antigoni Vasilaki, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Wake up Vassili 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 Wake up Vassili page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wake up Vassili tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wake up Vassili (1969)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Wake up Vassili change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Wake up Vassili worth watching?
- Wake up Vassili holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wake up Vassili?
- Wake up Vassili stars Giorgos Konstantinou, Elena Nathanail, Alekos Alexandrakis, Eleni Zafeiriou and Giorgos Tsitsopoulos.
- When was Wake up Vassili released?
- Wake up Vassili was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.