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Papadopoulos & Sons
Marcus Markou
(2012)
104min
15 Certificate
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Review
Our Score
by
Stella Papamichael
A self-made millionaire is knocked sideways by the global financial crisis in this wry comedy drama, the feature debut of writer/director Marcus Markou. The familiar riches-to-rags tale is set apart by Markou's analysis of the immigrant mindset and Stephen Dillane's picture of quiet desperation as Harry Papadopoulos. Ejected from his mansion, Harry is forced to relaunch the fish-and-chip shop he co-owns with estranged brother Spiros (Georges Corraface), who is nostalgic for the days before Harry set out to "better himself". Spiros's theatricality is a source of great amusement, as are Harry's attempts to relate to his kids (Georgia Groome, Frank Dillane and Thomas Underhill). But unlike
My Big Fat Greek Wedding
, Markou doesn't rely on brash stereotypes. Instead he uses subtle, observational humour and witty dialogue. A late pitch at pathos isn't quite so convincing, but otherwise this is a fresh, funny and poignant snapshot of ethnic life in London.
Summary
Premiere. A Greek millionaire loses everything he has in a financial crisis, leaving him with only one asset - his share in the fish and chip shop his father used to run. He is forced to return to his roots and work with his laidback brother to revive the family business. Comedy, starring Stephen Dillane, Georgia Groome and Georges Corraface.
Cast & Crew
Harry Papadopoulos
Stephen Dillane
Katie Papadopoulos
Georgia Groome
Rob
Ed Stoppard
James Papadopoulos
Frank Dillane
Theo Papadopoulos
Thomas Underhill
Mrs Parrington
Selina Cadell
Spiro Papadopoulos
Georges Corraface
Doctor
Georgina Leonidas
Father Jimmy
Richard Durden
Lars
Alexander Hanson
Sophie
Cosima Shaw
Mehmet Ali
Cesare Taurasi
Director
Marcus Markou
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Other Information
Language:
English
Colour
Theatrical distributor:
Miracle Comms
Guidance:
Swearing.
Available on:
DVD
Released on:
5 Apr 2013
Comedy
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