The Referee
Ο διαιτητής
Synopsis
A kind-hearted little man, Menelaos, who runs a neighborhood grocery store, turns into an impartial soccer referee every Sunday, often ending up in the hospital from the beatings he receives from fans of the losing teams. His vivacious sister Christina is in love with a young doctor, Petros, who previously had an affair with a sexy movie star, Pepita. Pepita undertakes to seduce Menelaos so that he will not referee the championship final and thus Petros' mother will win at PROPO.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Filippos Fylaktos
- Screenplay & Story
- Akis Faras
- Original Score
- Hristos Mourabas
- Original Title
- Ο διαιτητής
- Country of Origin
- Greece
- Spoken Languages
- Greek
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Spentzos Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Filippos Fylaktos
Akis Faras
Hristos Mourabas
Department Leadership Roster
Akis Faras
Writer
Filippos Fylaktos
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Referee.
More Like The Referee
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Referee
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Referee about?
A kind-hearted little man, Menelaos, who runs a neighborhood grocery store, turns into an impartial soccer referee every Sunday, often ending up in the hospital from the beatings he receives from fans of the losing teams. His vivacious sister Christina is in love with a young doctor, Petros, who previously had an affair with a sexy movie star, Pepita. Pepita undertakes to seduce Menelaos so that he will not referee the championship final and thus Petros' mother will win at PROPO.
Who directed The Referee?
The Referee was directed by Filippos Fylaktos.
Who stars in The Referee?
The principal cast of The Referee includes Nikos Stavridis, Zeta Apostolou, Lav. Delasoulas, Filios Filippidis, Efi Galati.
When was The Referee released and how long is it?
The Referee was released in 1963 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for The Referee?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Referee was composed by Hristos Mourabas.