Traffic Cop Varvara
"Traffic Controller... Barbara"
Originally released in 1981. Traffic Cop Varvara is a comedy film. directed by Omiros Efstratiadis.
Starring Giannis Gionakis, Stathis Psaltis, and Jenny Zaharopoulou
Synopsis
Much to his surprise and not a moment too soon, the young long-term unemployed, Achilleas Taleporos, realises that his striking resemblance to his twin sister and traffic officer, Varvara, will finally land him a steady job, provided that he went the extra mile to succeed. Suddenly, his sister's uniform, a pair of black almond-toe pumps, a flaxen wig and a little bit of make-up will open the doors to the Police Academy, where "Varvara", amidst an all-female class, gets a rigorous training. But, now that the new recruit in disguise is finally accepted, what are the chances of finding true love in the most unusual of places?
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1981
45 years ago
Runtime
1h 32m
92 minutes total
User Rating
4.3/10
Mixed (11 votes)
Language
EL
Original language
Country
Greece
Production
Director
Top Cast
Giannis Gionakis
as Pachoumis Fourtounas
Stathis Psaltis
as Achilleas Taleporos / Varvara
Jenny Zaharopoulou
as Hara Fourtouna
Mari Karavia
as Instructor
Maria Andrioti
as Katia Archondaki
Makis Demiris
as Koutrouvalas
Lefteris Giftopoulos
as Minister
Mimis Fotopoulos
as Patroklos Arhondakis
Thanos Papadopoulos
as Christos
Vina Asiki
as Student
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EL
Production Companies
- Europe Film
- Giorgos Karagiannis & Co.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Traffic Cop Varvara about?
Much to his surprise and not a moment too soon, the young long-term unemployed, Achilleas Taleporos, realises that his striking resemblance to his twin sister and traffic officer, Varvara, will fin...
Who directed Traffic Cop Varvara?
Traffic Cop Varvara was directed by Omiros Efstratiadis.
How long is Traffic Cop Varvara?
Traffic Cop Varvara has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
When was Traffic Cop Varvara released?
Traffic Cop Varvara was released on January 1, 1981 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Traffic Cop Varvara?
The main cast of Traffic Cop Varvara includes Giannis Gionakis, Stathis Psaltis, Jenny Zaharopoulou, Mari Karavia, Maria Andrioti.