The Merchant (1967)

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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.

Director: Maria Plyta
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 88 min
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Cinematography: Vangelis Karamanidis
Production: Anzervos
Country: Greece
Language: ελληνικά
Original Language: el
More Films by Director: Maria Plyta
More Films in Genre: Drama, Romance

Frequently Asked Questions

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 Merchant stars Kostas Karras, Maria Sokali, Beata Asimakopoulou, Mitsos Ligizos, Vasilis Kailas, Efi Oikonomou.
How long is The Merchant?
The Merchant has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
What genre is The Merchant?
The Merchant is a Drama, Romance film.
Where was The Merchant produced?
The Merchant was produced in Greece.