A Hero in His Slippers (1958)
A veteran general, living poorly but honestly with his wife and his daughter, is visited by his future son-in-law who informs him that he is going to immigrate to Australia. On the same day, his cousin Apostolos pays him a visit as well and tells him that the government intending to honor him has decided to construct his statue and place it at the small square in front of his house.
Director: Alekos Sakellarios
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: November 6, 1958
Cast
- Vasilis Logothetidis - General Labros Dekavallas
- Ilia Livykou - Popi Dekavalla
- Nitsa Tsaganea - Eirini Dekavalla
- Sonia Zoidou - Julia Dekavalla
- Lavrentis Dianellos - Apostolos Dekavallas
- Byron Pallis - Kostas Stoupatis
- Vagelis Protopapas - Sotiris Lymberiadis
- Giorgos Gavriilidis - Angelos Stamoulis
- Nikos Fermas - junk dealer
- Thanasis Tzeneralis - doctor
Screenplay
- Christos Giannakopoulos
- Christos Giannakopoulos (Theatre Play)
- Alekos Sakellarios (Theatre Play)
Music: Manos Hatzidakis
Editing: Memas Papadatos
Production: Anzervos
Country: Greece
Language: ελληνικά
Original Language: el
Themes
Crushing Despair and the Void, Pregnancy News: Joy and Anxiety, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, A Weary Soul and Exhaustion
Keywords
greece, cousin, sell, honor, poverty, family, statue, 1950s, retired general
More Films by Director: Alekos Sakellarios
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Hero in His Slippers about?
- A veteran general, living poorly but honestly with his wife and his daughter, is visited by his future son-in-law who informs him that he is going to immigrate to Australia. On the same day, his cousin Apostolos pays him a visit as well and tells him that the government intending to honor him has decided to construct his statue and place it at the small square in front of his house.
- Who directed A Hero in His Slippers?
- A Hero in His Slippers was directed by Alekos Sakellarios.
- Who stars in A Hero in His Slippers?
- A Hero in His Slippers stars Vasilis Logothetidis, Ilia Livykou, Nitsa Tsaganea, Sonia Zoidou, Lavrentis Dianellos, Byron Pallis.
- How long is A Hero in His Slippers?
- A Hero in His Slippers has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is A Hero in His Slippers?
- A Hero in His Slippers is a Comedy, Drama film.
- Where was A Hero in His Slippers produced?
- A Hero in His Slippers was produced in Greece.
- What are the themes of A Hero in His Slippers?
- The themes of A Hero in His Slippers include: Crushing Despair and the Void, Pregnancy News: Joy and Anxiety, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, A Weary Soul and Exhaustion.