Lakis Komninos
Acting
Biography
Lakis Komninos (Agra, Lesvos, 4 June 1944) is a Greek actor. His real name is Apostolos Pastos. He was born and raised in Lesvos, but his family's origins are from Kefalonia. He studied for two years at the Pelos Katselis Drama School and then graduated from the K. Michaelides Drama School. He also attended Film and Theatre courses at the Illinois Academy of the Arts in the USA. He made his theatre debut in the tragedy Antigone and in the film Egoism (under the name Lakis Pastos).[1] He distinguished himself in cinema in roles of a handsome and fatal man, "leader of the bad guys", a spy - agent, a foreigner (German or English) or a young man of wealthy origin. In the 1970s, he starred in cosmopolitan films, some of which had an international cast and a high budget for Greek standards, while they were also released in countries other than Greece. On the radio, Komninos participated in broadcasts and as a narrator in numerous documentaries. In 1975, he founded his own production company, Pantheama, which since 1996 has continued its activity under the new title Media Team. He has also been involved in directing. After PASOK came to power in 1981, he became director of YENED until its abolition shortly afterwards, in November 1982. He was the first and only director of YENED who was not an Army officer. His wife was actress Dina Trianti, with whom he had two children, George and Giannis. With his later wife, journalist Georgia Kontrarou, he had a third son, Dimitris. His nephew (son of his sister) is the well-known director Vassilis Mazomenos and his first cousin is the singer and writer Dora Giannakopoulou.
Known For
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Ζωή Ξανά
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Κρυφά Μονοπάτια
Petros, a race car driver and son of a construction mogul, hears about an island with promising business opportunities. He tells his father, they have to buy land there but Flora, a night club owner also learns about it and arrives at the island before him. Their competition disturbs the peaceful lives of the island's residents. Marina, the daughter of the local restaurant owner falls in love with Petros while Flora charms the men of the island and especially Nicolas, causing his fiance's jealousy. She on the other hand falls for Iasonas, the son of the island's Lady who worries about the outcome of these events.
Mermaids for Love
Jim Preston receives a yacht as an anniversary present from his wealthy wife Ellen. He plans to kill her for her entire fortune. To carry out the murder plan, he makes a contact with Mike, a crazed rape killer who has been terrorizing the city. Mike agrees to be the assassin for a large quantity of heroin. However he suspects that Preston will kill him as soon as his assignment is complete, so he finds a woman who looks exactly like Ellen and kills her instead.
Death Kiss
In the mid-1960s, Kostas left his village in Crete dreaming of becoming a star. His rugged physique and humble background afforded him only small “tough-guy” roles, yet in numerous Greek films – from big studio productions and renowned auteur masterpieces to low-budget exploitation films alike. By placing a support actor at centerstage, the film traces five decades of Greek cinema.
The Golden Grip
A photo reporter, shortly before leaving for a job in Cyprus, becomes unwittingly the recipient of a golden owl, who stole a gang from the archaeological museum, who are following him in order to take the owl back.
Me... and My Bird
The adventures of a secret British agent who undertakes his last mission, with Greece as his destination. His mission will prove extremely dangerous, as foreign double agents, the Greek police, and ruthless killers become involved in a relentless chase that takes us to various parts of Greece, such as Meteora, Athens, and Nafplio.
Conspiracy in the Mediterranean
The abysmal hatred which exists between two landowners is transferred to their natural environment as well. Whatever crosses the river separating the two families, be it man or beast, dies. The film is yet another rendering of the Romeo and Juliet tale, with intense emotions, dominated by the extreme behavior of the heroes. The film tries to imitate the style, atmosphere and action of westerns.
Love and Blood
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Χρόνια πολλά γλυκιά μου
The loss of the first lottery ticket by a poor seamstress becomes the reason for her to become famous and ultimately earn a lot of money.
Rena... Here's the Opportunity
A rich man with an impotence problem becomes subject to manipulation by those around him. When he gives the keys to his villa to two women, he witnesses a murder. A series of cunning plots and secrets make things difficult for the police as they hunt for the murderer, but a film that the owner of the villa secretly shot reveals the perpetrator’s identity.
Tango of Perversion
Christine has organized the robbery of the Mont Parnes casino. The robbers execute the plan with absolute precision and empty the entire treasury. The police immediately begin the investigation.
Ransom Baby
A young typist in a company, Maro, knows that her boss's son dislikes her because of her unkempt appearance and clumsiness. With the help of a friend, Maro transforms herself into a modern and charming young lady, and uses a variety of tactics to impress her boss's son, until she finally succeeds and it is now his turn to pursue her.
Two Feet in One Shoe
Vasilis Alexiou is a member of a wealthy family in Thessaloniki, and is now blind and paralyzed due to an accident that occurred while he was serving in the military in Cyprus. Desperate and disillusioned with life, he contemplates suicide, but then a new nurse arrives and cares for him with exceptional tenderness. She quickly gains his trust, offers him peace of mind, and finally convinces him to undergo a series of painful surgical procedures. Vasilis gradually recovers, but the nurse suddenly disappears, just before he regains his sight. The recovered man then discovers that the nurse was Christina Diamanti, his former lover, who had left him due to a misunderstanding.
Sweet, Sweet Love of Mine
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Οι ένοχοι
In 1943, a commando team wants to try to destroy the largest airport of the Germans in Crete. The leader of the commando, Nikitas is Cretan, but Lefteris, who is the leader of the resistance group, refuses to help him. Eventually the mission succeeds, but Nikitas is captured. Then the resistance fighters attack in prison and release the prisoners who were to be executed.
The Dawn Of Victory
The daughter of a wealthy shipowner is kidnapped by a ruthless gang and her father terrorized.
The Abductors
A couple has been divorced for two years and is on the verge of divorce. Petros arrives from London at the invitation of his wife and their meeting warms up their old love. Peter is ready to start a new life with her, but she herself is doomed to die of cancer. This summer will be the last for both of them and the only thing left for Peter to do is stand by their child's side.
That Summer
Four robbers attempt, between several misfortunes, to steal a famous statue from the museum of Delfi under the orders of a blackmailer.
The Smile of Pythia
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