If Luck Favors You(1964)
A poor but very decent teacher, Telis, who has resigned from his job, finds a winning lottery ticket in the street. Suddenly, his life changes radically. But he then discovers that someone has put it in front of him deliberately.
Movie: If Luck Favors You
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Telis Rinopoulos
Margy
Alekos
Fokion Karyadis
Pelopidas Zarmis
inspector
hotel manager
Polyxeni
Nondas
Koula
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A poor but very decent teacher, Telis, who has resigned from his job, finds a winning lottery ticket in the street. Suddenly, his life changes radically. But he then discovers that someone has put it in front of him deliberately.
Release Date
1964-01-30
Average
7.2
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