Astoria (2000)

Set in the Queens neighborhood known as "Little Athens", ASTORIA centers around a blue-collar Greek-American family and its struggle to hold on to the American Dream. It follows the journey... See full summary »

Director:

Nick Efteriades

Writer:

Nick Efteriades

Stars:

Rick Stear, Ed Setrakian, Joe D'Onofrio

1 win.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Rick Stear	...	Alex
Ed Setrakian	...	Demos
Joe D'Onofrio	...	Theo
Paige Turco	...	Elena
Geraldine LiBrandi	...	Soula
Steven J. Christopher	...	Lakis
Yanni Sfinias	...	Mitsos
Elsa Tsartsidou	...	Katina
Gregory Sims	...	George
Stelio Savante	...	Nick
Kleanthis Bakalis	...	Card Player No. 1
Nicholas Belleas	...	Card Player No. 2
Christopher Koron	...	Card Player No. 3
Martha Kyriankides	...	Waitress at Social Club
Despina Koumis	...	Dancing Girl No. 1

Storyline

Set in the Queens neighborhood known as "Little Athens", ASTORIA centers around a blue-collar Greek-American family and its struggle to hold on to the American Dream. It follows the journey of 28-year-old Alex and his desire to escape his stagnant neighborhood and pursue an off-beat dream that will take him to the lost tomb of Alexander the Great. Alex must overcome his Old World-minded father's plans - expanding the family business, a small corner eatery, and contending with some local wiseguys intent on collecting his dad's gambling debt. When Alex becomes enchanted with a beautiful iconographer, visiting from Greece, things take another turn...

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Plot Keywords:

independent film

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Genres:

Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language

Details

Official Sites:

Marevan Pictures [United States]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

28 March 2006 (USA)

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Astoria Partners, Marevan Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

103 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

User Reviews

Great Flik!!

I saw this at the New York screening last year. The director, Nick, was my directing teacher at St. Francis College. The movie is great on all levels. Great camerawork, great acting, touching performances (Dr. Setrakian is #1) and a whole lot more. If you can get your hands on this, you won't regret it!!