Matchbox

Mar 14, 2003

1h 20m

★ 7.0

Overview

Dimitris, a grumpy middle-aged man, is having a hard time with his business partner on a particular decision as to opening a new business; and he's also having a hell of a time with his family members. He has a really short temper, and the unpleasant behaviour of his nasty wife and his disrespectful children don't contribute much to his health.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Strada Films

Cassandra Films Pty. Ltd.

Greek Film Centre

Kino S.A.

Max Productions

Studio ERA

X-Rated Films

Matchbox Trailers

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Cast

Dimitris

Errikos Litsis

Maria

Eleni Kokkidou

Giorgos

Costas Xikominos

Vangelis

Yannis Voulgarakis

Margarita

Ioanna Ivanoudi

Loukas

Stavros Yagoulis

Kiki

Angeliki Papoulia

Angela

Serafita Grigoriadou

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