A Matter of Dignity (1958)
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- 1h 52min
- Drama
- 10 Feb 1958 (Greece)
- Movie
- Nominated for 1 BAFTA Film Award. Another 1 nomination.
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Cast
| Ellie Lambeti | ... |
Hloi Pella
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| Athena Michaelidou | ... |
Roxanni Pella
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| Eleni Zafeiriou | ... |
Katerina
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| Giorgos Pappas | ... |
Kleon Pellas
(as Georgios Pappas)
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| Michalis Nikolinakos | ... |
Galanos
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| Dimitris Papamichael | ... |
Markos
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Minas Christidis | ... |
Nikos Dritsas
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| Vasilis Kailas | ... |
Vasilakis
(as Vasilakis Kailas)
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| Zorz Sarri | ... |
Rena
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| Despo Diamantidou | ... |
Katy
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| Mary Hronopoulou | ... |
Chloe's friend
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| Despoina Nikolaidou | ... |
Chloe's friend
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Dimitris Hoptiris |
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| Dimitra Zeza | ... |
Popi
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| Nikos Fermas | ... |
Grocer
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| Nikos Kourkoulos | ... |
Chloe's friend
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| Michael Cacoyannis | ... |
Party Guest (uncredited)
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| Markos Zervas | ... |
Mr. Matesis - Painting Buyer (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Michael Cacoyannis | ... | (as Mihalis Kakogiannis) |
Written by
| Michael Cacoyannis | ... | () (as Mihalis Kakogiannis) |
Produced by
| Theophanis A. Damaskinos | ... | co-producer |
| Victor G. Michaelides | ... | co-producer |
| Anis Nohra | ... | producer |
Music by
| Manos Hatzidakis | ||
Cinematography by
| Walter Lassally | ||
Editing by
| Giorgos Tsaoulis | ||
Set Decoration by
| Yannis Tsarouchis | ||
Makeup Department
| Stavros Kelesidis | ... | makeup artist |
| Nikos Xepapadakos | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Anis Nohra | ... | production manager |
Sound Department
| Markos Zervas | ... | sound |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Giorgos Antonakis | ... | electrician (as G. Antonakos) |
| P. Antonakis | ... | electrician |
| Yannis Athanasiadis | ... | camera operator |
| Nikos Dimopoulos | ... | camera operator / still photographer |
| Kostas Korais | ... | still photographer |
| Stefanos Vlachos | ... | electrician (as S. Vlahos) |
Additional Crew
| Minas Christidis | ... | voice dubbing: Michalis Nikolinakos (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Twentieth Century Fox (1958) (United States) (theatrical)
- Curzon Film Distributors (1959) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Tamasa Distribution (2019) (France) (theatrical) (re-release) (restored version)
- Fox Lorber (United States) (DVD)
- Karagiannis-Karatzopoulos (2000) (Greece)
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Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Up against the ugly monster of destitution, the members of a once-affluent Athenian family of the haute-bourgeoisie, suddenly, find themselves on the brink of bankruptcy, forced to live on borrowed money. However, as the formerly successful industrialist patriarch swallows his pride to reach out to his connections, on the other hand, his desperate wife, Roxani, pins her hopes on marrying their pampered and fresh daughter, Chloe, off to an opulent Greek-American. Under those circumstances, the proud but penniless clan must keep up appearances to stay afloat; nevertheless, just how far are the mother and her child prepared to go to survive? One final lie separates Chloe from a bright future. Is there any dignity left in her? Written by Nick Riganas |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The Greek title of the movie means "The Final Lie." See more » |
| Quotes |
Roxanni Pella:
We are innocent... Hloi Pella: No! Enough with the lies! See more » |