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The Magic City

The Magic City

A look at poverty in post-war Athens. Kosmas, a young man living in the slums, constantly tries to make ends meet, hoping for a better day. Because of debts, he gets tangled up in smuggling. His morals are tested and he tries to find a way out.

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The Magic City

Overview
Cast
Crew
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Status

Released

Release Date

Jul 18, 1955

Runtime

1h 20m

Genres

Drama

User Score

63%

Original Title

Μαγική Πόλις

Production Companies

Despoina Skalotheou & Sia, Athens Film Company

Director

Nikos Koundouros

Status

Released

Release Date

Jul 18, 1955

Runtime

1h 20m

Genres

Drama

User Score

63%

Original Title

Μαγική Πόλις

Production Companies

Despoina Skalotheou & Sia
Athens Film Company

Director

Nikos Koundouros

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Description

A look at poverty in post-war Athens. Kosmas, a young man living in the slums, constantly tries to make ends meet, hoping for a better day. Because of debts, he gets tangled up in smuggling. His morals are tested and he tries to find a way out.