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Santa Chikita

1953 · 92 min · Director: Alekos Sakellarios

Santa Chikita (1953) is a comedy, directed by Alekos Sakellarios. It stars Vasilis Logothetidis and Ilia Livykou. The 92-minute film holds an audience score of 7.1/10.

What Santa Chikita Is About

Fotis Fangris, a poor and hard working clerk, is engaged to Mary but can never put together the money to marry her. When he needs money for his mother’s operation he accepts an offer that is put to him: a marriage on paper to a Spanish dancer so that she can stay in Greece. What follows is the story of how a marriage that exists only on paper disorders a real life, with his fiancee and the whole neighbourhood reading the situation their own way. The screenplay comes from a stage play by Alekos Sakellarios and Christos Giannakopoulos, and the film was among the most watched of its season. Vasilis Logothetidis plays the lead in the ninety two minute Greek comedy, completed in 1953.

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What is Santa Chikita about?

Fotis Fangris, a poor and hard working clerk, is engaged to Mary but can never put together the money to marry her. When he needs money for his mother’s operation he accepts an offer that is put to him: a marriage on paper to a Spanish dancer so that she can stay in Greece.

Where can I watch Santa Chikita?

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How long is Santa Chikita?

Santa Chikita runs for 92 minutes (1h 32m).

When did Santa Chikita come out?

Santa Chikita was released in 1953.

Who directed Santa Chikita?

Santa Chikita was directed by Alekos Sakellarios.

Who stars in Santa Chikita?

Santa Chikita stars Vasilis Logothetidis, Ilia Livykou, Stephanos Stratigos, Dina Stathatou.

What is Santa Chikita's rating?

Santa Chikita holds 7.4/10 on IMDb and 7.1/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 68 out of 100.

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