The Striker with Number 9 (Greek: Η φανέλα με το 9, translit. I fanela me to 9) is a 1988 Greek drama film directed by Pantelis Voulgaris. It was entered into the 39th Berlin International Film Festival. It is based on the novel by Menis Koumandareas and the screenplay was written by Vangelis Raptopoulos.
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Plot
The central character of the film is the young and unknown but full-fledged football player Vasilis "Bill" Seretis in his attempt to become a famous ace of the fields, not hesitating in the face of any obstacle. Crossing the fields of the Greek territory, from Thessaloniki to Volos and from there to Athens, Seretis knows success and apotheosis, but at the same time he sinks into loneliness and frustration.
Cast
Stratos Tzortzoglou as Bill Seretis
Themis Bazaka as Kiki
Nikos Bousdoukos as Giorgos Kapatos
Stamatis Jelepis as Spyros
Katia Sperelaki as Dora
Nikos Tsachiridis as Tsalikis
Kostas Kleftogiannis
Anna Avgoula as Eva
Stavros Kalaroglou
Zano Danias
Vangelis Pantazis
Giannis Tsoubris
Giannis Hatzigiannis
Vasilis Vlahos
Thanasis Mylonas as Votsis
Awards
The film received the following awards and distinctions:
Editing Award at the Thessaloniki International Film Festival
Sound Award at the Thessaloniki International Film Festival
Make-up Award at the State Quality Awards of the Ministry of Culture
Quality distinction State Quality Awards of the Ministry of Culture