Two Turkish Eggs (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1987, Two Turkish Eggs is a comedy film directed by Aris Fotiadis, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Giannis is a subversive young man who rebels against any social institution or authority. Unemployed by conviction, he cohabits with his German friend Ilze, who supports him, helps his arrogant uncle , a fallen aristocrat, with his drug smuggling, and becomes friends with a Pontian Turk, Mustapha. The latter has entered Greece illegally and follows Giannis to Athens, hoping to find his Greek grandmother, who is none other than Giannis' grandmother as well. Mustapha steals the hearty of Ilze, whom he entertains with tales of his exploits, but the uncle turns them over to the police, and so they are truly in a tight squeeze. They get out of doing time, despite it all, and leave for Turkey, but they stray into Albania, where they are arrested and sentenced to manual labor.
Who’s in it. Two Turkish Eggs stars Dimitris Piatas as Moustafa, Antonis Kafetzopoulos as Giannis, Athina Pappa as Ilze and Dora Volanaki as Grandmother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Two Turkish Eggs sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Two Turkish Eggs page.
If you liked it. Fans of Two Turkish Eggs tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Two Turkish Eggs (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Two Turkish Eggs change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Two Turkish Eggs worth watching?
- Two Turkish Eggs holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Two Turkish Eggs?
- Two Turkish Eggs stars Dimitris Piatas, Antonis Kafetzopoulos, Athina Pappa, Dora Volanaki and Dimitris Poulikakos.
- When was Two Turkish Eggs released?
- Two Turkish Eggs was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.