Commando and Manoulias
Κομάντος και μανούλια
Synopsis
A 35-year-old reservist is called up for retraining in new weapons. He has been engaged for nine years to a Cretan girl, whose brother threatens to kill him if he does not set a wedding date immediately. So he sees his conscription as a saving grace, but he is assigned to a paratrooper commando unit and endures hell during training. At the camp, he hangs out with three other guys his age who are turning the universe upside down. However, the difficult life at the camp eventually convinces him to get married and become a good family man.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Filippos Fylaktos
- Screenplay & Story
- Filippos Fylaktos
- Original Title
- Κομάντος και μανούλια
- Country of Origin
- Greece
- Spoken Languages
- Greek
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Spentzos Films
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Frequently Asked Questions About Commando and Manoulias
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What is Commando and Manoulias about?
A 35-year-old reservist is called up for retraining in new weapons. He has been engaged for nine years to a Cretan girl, whose brother threatens to kill him if he does not set a wedding date immediately. So he sees his conscription as a saving grace, but he is assigned to a paratrooper commando unit and endures hell during training. At the camp, he hangs out with three other guys his age who are turning the universe upside down. However, the difficult life at the camp eventually convinces him to get married and become a good family man.
Who directed Commando and Manoulias?
Commando and Manoulias was directed by Filippos Fylaktos.
Who stars in Commando and Manoulias?
The principal cast of Commando and Manoulias includes Nikos Papanastasiou, Katerina Yioulaki, Mimis Fotopoulos, Panos Hatzikoutselis, Makis Revmatas.
When was Commando and Manoulias released and how long is it?
Commando and Manoulias was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.