The priest's suitcase (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1978, The priest's suitcase is a comedy and adventure film directed by Dimis Dadiras, running about 116 minutes. “H valitsa tou papa” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two Italian cousins, Mariantela and Monica, come for holidays in Greece. At the airport, however, their luggage is confused with those of Alkis, a Catholic priest who carries a cross of remarkable value on behalf of a smugglers' coil. As the life of Alkis is directly at risk from the villains, if he does not find the valuable suitcase soon, he can only follow the Italians in Spetses.
Who’s in it. The priest's suitcase stars Andreas Barkoulis as Alkis, Mary Vidali as Mariantzela, Mary Kyvelou as Monika and Nikos Tsoukas.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The priest's suitcase 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 priest's suitcase page.
If you liked it. Fans of The priest's suitcase tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The priest's suitcase (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The priest's suitcase change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The priest's suitcase worth watching?
- The priest's suitcase holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The priest's suitcase?
- The priest's suitcase stars Andreas Barkoulis, Mary Vidali, Mary Kyvelou and Nikos Tsoukas.
- When was The priest's suitcase released?
- The priest's suitcase was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.