The Striker with Number 9 (1988)
The story of a talented yet self-destructive soccer player in Greece. Based on the novel of the same name by Menis Koumandareas, the film narrates the life and works of Vassilis Seretis, a young, unknown, poor, but talented and ambitious football player, who dreams of conquering the pitches. The hero is willing to give everything and suffer whatever it takes in order to conquer the football world. With his talent as his only weapon, he tries to define his destiny, on a route from Thessaloniki, to Volos and from there to Athens. With him, we taste the mud of the fields, the loneliness of the countryside, the "sold out" matches, but also the ephemeral glow of success. Pantelis Voulgaris signs a film that left an era, as, in addition to its original directorial perspective, it outlines the phenomenon of Greek football in a poetic and at the same time realistic way.
Cast
- Themis Bazaka - Κική
- Stratos Tzortzoglou - Μπιλ Σερέτης
- Stamatis Tzelepis - Σπύρος
- Kostas Kleftogiannis - Γαλάντης
- Zano Danias - Πάνος
- Nikos Tsachiridis - Τσαλίκης
- Maria Georgiadou - Ζέτα
- Nikos Bousdoukos - Γιώργος Καπάτος
- Thanasis Mylonas - Βότσης
- Giannis Hatzigiannis - δημοσιογράφος Κάντζος
Screenplay
- Menis Koumantareas (Screenplay)
- Vangelis Raptopoulos (Screenplay)
Themes
Football Passion
Keywords
based on novel or book, football (soccer)
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Striker with Number 9 about?
- The story of a talented yet self-destructive soccer player in Greece. Based on the novel of the same name by Menis Koumandareas, the film narrates the life and works of Vassilis Seretis, a young, unknown, poor, but talented and ambitious football player, who dreams of conquering the pitches. The hero is willing to give everything and suffer whatever it takes in order to conquer the football world. With his talent as his only weapon, he tries to define his destiny, on a route from Thessaloniki, to Volos and from there to Athens. With him, we taste the mud of the fields, the loneliness of the countryside, the "sold out" matches, but also the ephemeral glow of success. Pantelis Voulgaris signs a film that left an era, as, in addition to its original directorial perspective, it outlines the phenomenon of Greek football in a poetic and at the same time realistic way.
- Who directed The Striker with Number 9?
- The Striker with Number 9 was directed by Pantelis Voulgaris.
- Who stars in The Striker with Number 9?
- The Striker with Number 9 stars Themis Bazaka, Stratos Tzortzoglou, Stamatis Tzelepis, Kostas Kleftogiannis, Zano Danias, Nikos Tsachiridis.
- How long is The Striker with Number 9?
- The Striker with Number 9 has a runtime of 2h 1m (121 minutes).
- What genre is The Striker with Number 9?
- The Striker with Number 9 is a Drama film.
- Where was The Striker with Number 9 produced?
- The Striker with Number 9 was produced in Greece.
- What are the themes of The Striker with Number 9?
- The themes of The Striker with Number 9 include: Football Passion.