The Overcoat movie poster

The Overcoat

December 31, 1997 1h 21m

Originally released in 1997. The Overcoat is a drama/tv movie film. directed by Nicholas Triandafyllidis. At just 81 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Dinos Iliopoulos, Vasilis Diamantopoulos, and Kostas Gousgounis

Synopsis

Based on the short story by Nikolai Gogol, this blackly comic fairytale is about a lonely social outcast who, in an effort to raise his status at work, spends all his money on a new overcoat, which seemingly gives him the approval he craves. But when it's stolen from him, he cannot return to his previous life of anonymity, leading to a downward spiral from which there is no return.

Quick Facts

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Release Date December 31, 1997 28 years ago
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Runtime 1h 21m 81 minutes total
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Language EL Original language
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Country Greece Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EL

Production Companies

  • Astra Show Vision and Sound

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Overcoat about?

Based on the short story by Nikolai Gogol, this blackly comic fairytale is about a lonely social outcast who, in an effort to raise his status at work, spends all his money on a new overcoat, which...

Who directed The Overcoat?

The Overcoat was directed by Nicholas Triandafyllidis.

How long is The Overcoat?

The Overcoat has a runtime of 1 hours and 21 minutes (81 minutes total).

When was The Overcoat released?

The Overcoat was released on December 31, 1997 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Overcoat?

The main cast of The Overcoat includes Dinos Iliopoulos, Vasilis Diamantopoulos, Kostas Gousgounis, Despina Kourti, Vangelis Ploios.