Jimmy the tiger

Τζίμης ο Τίγρης

"Jimmy the Tiger" is a family man of great physical strength, who makes a living by giving improvised performances on the streets of Athens. One day, he is approached by young German woman who asks his permission to photograph him for a newspaper story she's doing. The two of them will become close and will end up spending the night together in a hotel. The following morning, Jimmy will be accused of trying to rob the young woman...

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Direction: Pantelis Voulgaris
Script: Pantelis Voulgaris
Cinematography: Dinos Katsouridis
Editing: Dinos Katsouridis
Actors: Spyros Kalogirou, Marilyse Preisler, Nassos Katakouzinos, Stavros Konstantarakos, Costas Vrettakos, Theo Angelopoulos
Producers: Pantelis Voulgaris
Format: 35mm
Color: B&W
Production Country: Greece
Production Year: 1966
Duration: 14΄
Awards/Distinctions: Awards: Best short fiction film and an honorary distinction for best actor at the Thessaloniki Film Festival. Greek Film Critics' Guild award. Industry Ministry's State award.

Pantelis Voulgaris

Filmography

1966 Jimmy the Tiger (short fiction)
1971 The Goat Dance (short)
1972 The Engagement of Anna (fiction)
1973 The Great Love Songs
1976 Happy Day (fiction)
1980 Eleftherios Venizelos (fiction)
1981 Karolos Koun
1985 Stone Years (fiction)
1987 Yannis Ritsos
1988 The Striker with the Number 9 (fiction)
1991 Quiet Days in August (fiction)
1995 Acropol (fiction)
1998 It's a Long Road (fiction)
2004 Brides (fiction)
2009 Soul Deep (fiction)
2013 Little England (fiction)
2017 The Last Note (fiction)