The Man Who Returned from the Heat (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1972, The Man Who Returned from the Heat is a comedy and drama film directed by Kostas Karagiannis, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Loukas has been living in Africa for many many years, working hard to send money to his family who has stayed in Greece. When the time has come to return home, he decides to surprise his family and arrives to Greece without telling them that he's coming. Loukas is anxious to see his wife and his grown-up children after so long, but they may not share the same feeling.
Who’s in it. The Man Who Returned from the Heat stars Labros Konstadaras as Loukas Bobolas, Yorgos Moutsios as Houssein, Ketty Panou as Eleni Bobola and Lavrentis Dianellos as Stamatis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The Man Who Returned from the Heat has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Man Who Returned from the Heat page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Man Who Returned from the Heat tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Man Who Returned from the Heat (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Man Who Returned from the Heat change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Man Who Returned from the Heat worth watching?
- The Man Who Returned from the Heat holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Man Who Returned from the Heat?
- The Man Who Returned from the Heat stars Labros Konstadaras, Yorgos Moutsios, Ketty Panou, Lavrentis Dianellos and Elia Kalligeraki.
- When was The Man Who Returned from the Heat released?
- The Man Who Returned from the Heat was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.