Windfall in Athens

SYNOPSIS

Two young boys steal the clothes—and with them, a lottery ticket—of a young saleswoman while she is taking her Sunday swim. The ticket is subsequently bought by a poor musician. When it turns out to be the winning ticket, the saleswoman remembers its number and stubbornly claims her share from the musician. In the end, they divide the prize money and join their lives together.

AWARDS AND DISTINCTIONS

Diploma of Merit Award at the Edinburgh Festival

INFORMATION

Genre: Comedy

Production: Millas Films

Director / Screenwriter: Michael Cacoyannis

Director of Photography: Alvise Orfanelli

Music: Andreas Anagnostis

Set Design: Yannis Tsarouchis

Cast: Elli Lambeti, Dimitris Horn, Georgios Pappas, Margarita Papageorgiou, Chrysoula Pateraki, Tasso Kavadia

Running Time: 91 minutes

First Screening: January 11, 1954