
The child of the square (1961) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
The child of the square (1961) — An unemployed man (Kostas Chatzichristos), prone to endless amusements, economically…
The child of the square (1961) Storyline
An unemployed man (Kostas Chatzichristos), prone to endless amusements, economically sucks his uncle (Periklis Christoforidis) in order to satisfy his desires. His despair, when his uncle decides to stop the economic benefits, will lead him to sell some furniture of the house. He sells four armchairs and then he learns that in one of them were hidden precious jewels of the aunt. He looks desperately to find and to get them back, but he only discovers three of them, and in these there is no trace of jewelry. To find the fourth and lucky one, whose traces are completely ignored, he accepts partnered with a friend (Takis Christoforidis). He is transformed into an organized, consistent and good working man, and falls in love with his sister's partner (Stella Stratigou) and discovers that the fourth chair was held by his uncle, who set up this whole story to motivate him and make him active.
Full Cast & Crew
- Kostas Hatzihristos as Mimis Fakis
- Takis Hristoforidis as Petros Bezes
- Stella Stratigou as Lena Beze
- Dolly Fliskou as Ourania
- Popi Megoula as grandmother
- Nota Paroussi as Mimis' girlfriend
- Katerina Gogou as Lilika
- Liana Orfanou as Peggy
- Athina Tzimouli as supervisor
- Stavros Paravas as Stavros
- Giorgos Loukakis as psychiatrist
- Kostas Mendis as Loukianos
- Periklis Hristoforidis as Mimis' uncle
- Nikos Fermas as junk dealer
Why Watch The child of the square?
The Vibe: The child of the square is a lighthearted, hilarious, and uplifting comedy movie from 1961. Directed by Apostolos Tegopoulos, and starring Kostas Hatzihristos, Takis Hristoforidis, Stella Stratigou An unemployed man (Kostas Chatzichristos), prone to endless amusements, economically sucks his uncle (Periklis Christoforidis) in order to satisfy his desires.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 5.5/10, The child of the square retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its unique premise and stylistic choices.
Time Investment: At a brisk 1h 28m, it's a tight, efficient movie that respects your time while delivering maximum impact.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for those looking for a fun, stress-relieving watch. If you enjoy movies, The child of the square deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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