Liar Wanted
"Politics Greek style"
Originally released in 2010. Liar Wanted is a comedy film. directed by Ieroklis Michaelidis.
Starring Ieroklis Michaelidis, Odysseas Papaspiliopoulos, and Zeta Makrypoulia
Synopsis
This bitter political satire is based on a theatre play, later made to a movie, of which the current film is a remake.It's main focus is the clientelistic character of Greek politics which makes a well-meaning but naive Health minister to employ an ambitious young provincial with a talent for lying in order to handle the diverse demands of his volatile political clientèle.The provincial becomes the mastermind behind every move of the minister causing the envy of the minister's closest associates and of his good-looking wife, played by rising Greek media star Zeta Makrypoulia. Changes of fortune abound and finally the plot reveals that the lying provincial is not a bad person in heart although he never denounces lying as a survival strategy.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 23, 2010
15 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (15 votes)
Language
EL
Original language
Country
Greece
Production
Director
Top Cast
Ieroklis Michaelidis
as Theofilos Ferekis
Odysseas Papaspiliopoulos
as Theodoros Parlas
Zeta Makrypoulia
as Jenny Fereki
Pigmalion Dadakaridis
as Leonidas
Apostolia Zoi
as Pitsa
Pavlos Orkopoulos
as Agis
Michalis Iatropoulos
as Karabekos
Fotini Baxevani
as Koula
Katia Goulioni
as Kali
Thanasis Dovris
as Giannis
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EL
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Liar Wanted about?
This bitter political satire is based on a theatre play, later made to a movie, of which the current film is a remake.It's main focus is the clientelistic character of Greek politics which makes a ...
Who directed Liar Wanted?
Liar Wanted was directed by Ieroklis Michaelidis.
How long is Liar Wanted?
Liar Wanted has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Liar Wanted released?
Liar Wanted was released on December 23, 2010 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Liar Wanted?
The main cast of Liar Wanted includes Ieroklis Michaelidis, Odysseas Papaspiliopoulos, Zeta Makrypoulia, Pigmalion Dadakaridis, Apostolia Zoi.