The Merchant
Ο Εμποράκος
Synopsis
Lena Konstantinidi, a wealthy young woman who is paralyzed, falls in love with a poor student, Alexis, who sells newspapers to earn money for his studies. The evil stepmother Elsa, who envies her husband's daughter, is opposed to this marriage and does everything she can to thwart it, even going so far as to accuse Alexis of stealing a valuable statuette. However, her plans are completely ruined, thanks to Alex's kindness and the help of a young street vendor whom Alex had taken into his home after the death of his mother.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maria Plyta
- Screenplay & Story
- Maria Plyta
- Original Title
- Ο Εμποράκος
- Country of Origin
- Greece
- Spoken Languages
- Greek
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Anzervos
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maria Plyta
Maria Plyta
Vangelis Karamanidis
Department Leadership Roster
Maria Plyta
Director
Maria Plyta
Writer
Vangelis Karamanidis
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Merchant
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Merchant about?
Lena Konstantinidi, a wealthy young woman who is paralyzed, falls in love with a poor student, Alexis, who sells newspapers to earn money for his studies. The evil stepmother Elsa, who envies her husband's daughter, is opposed to this marriage and does everything she can to thwart it, even going so far as to accuse Alexis of stealing a valuable statuette. However, her plans are completely ruined, thanks to Alex's kindness and the help of a young street vendor whom Alex had taken into his home after the death of his mother.
Who directed The Merchant?
The Merchant was directed by Maria Plyta.
Who stars in The Merchant?
The principal cast of The Merchant includes Kostas Karras, Maria Sokali, Beata Asimakopoulou, Mitsos Lygizos, Vasilis Kailas.
When was The Merchant released and how long is it?
The Merchant was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.