Thanasis, the Politician (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1954, Thanasis, the Politician is a comedy film directed by Alekos Sakellarios, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. The young daughter (Anna Synodinou) of a well-off family comes back from Switzerland after completing her studies, married to a young scientist, Thanasakis (Byron Pallis), who comes back to Greece determined to serve his country as a politician. With the financial support of his brother-in-law (Dinos Iliopoulos) he enters the election with no results. Soon though, another election is announced and he decides to run for a second time, again asking support from his brother-in-law who insists that a new campaign would be financial suicide for the family.
Who’s in it. Thanasis, the Politician stars Dinos Iliopoulos as Meletis Kaplanis, Anna Synodinou as Mary Kaplani, Byron Pallis as Thanasakis Govotsos and Kakia Panagiotou as Eleni, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Thanasis, the Politician 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 Thanasis, the Politician page.
If you liked it. Fans of Thanasis, the Politician tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Thanasis, the Politician (1954)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Thanasis, the Politician change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Thanasis, the Politician worth watching?
- Thanasis, the Politician holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Thanasis, the Politician?
- Thanasis, the Politician stars Dinos Iliopoulos, Anna Synodinou, Byron Pallis, Kakia Panagiotou and Joly Garbi.
- When was Thanasis, the Politician released?
- Thanasis, the Politician was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.