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Wild Chickens (1981)

Movie ★ 8.0 84 min

At the Presidential Mansion news arrives every day indicating that things in the country are going from bad to worse. The President summons all the political leaders in order to understand exactly what is happening; and yet no one can enlighten him. He decides to act. He calls two journalists and assigns them the task of investigating the matter by speaking directly with ordinary people. The investigation starts with the notorious Gypsy Tamtakos, who struggles every day for a living. Then they move on to a simple employee, Markos, who dreams of a raise -which never comes. Then it's a farmer, Thymios, who comes to the capital to sell his oranges. In a largely burlesque manner, the film more or less reveals that the entire misfortune is due to Greeks' laziness and apathy, as well as to the prevailing attitude of "no big deal".

Pavlos Filippou Director Giorgos Mylonas Writer

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Quick facts

Released
March 24, 1981
Runtime
84 min
IMDb
tt0236960
Country
Language
Studio
Παύλος Φιλίππου Ε.Π.Ε.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Wild Chickens about?
At the Presidential Mansion news arrives every day indicating that things in the country are going from bad to worse. The President summons all the political leaders in order to understand exactly what is happening; and yet no one can enlighten him. He decides to act. He calls two journalists and assigns them the task of investigating the matter by speaking directly with ordinary people. The investigation starts with the notorious Gypsy Tamtakos, who struggles every day for a living. Then they move on to a simple employee, Markos, who dreams of a raise -which never comes. Then it's a farmer, Thymios, who comes to the capital to sell his oranges. In a largely burlesque manner, the film more or less reveals that the entire misfortune is due to Greeks' laziness and apathy, as well as to the prevailing attitude of "no big deal".
Who directed Wild Chickens?
Wild Chickens was directed by Pavlos Filippou.
Who stars in Wild Chickens?
Wild Chickens stars Dimitris Papamichael, Kostas Hatzihristos, Nikos Tsoukas, Mihalis Mosios.
When was Wild Chickens released?
Wild Chickens is a 1981 comedy film.
Where can I watch Wild Chickens?
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