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_**Those wild and crazy late 60s**_ Released in 1967, "The Day the Fish Came Out" was the next film of director/writer Mihalis Kakogiannis after his acclaimed "Zorba the Greek" (1964). This is a cautionary cold war satire that includes e...


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A plane carrying a weapon more dangerous than a nuclear weapon goes down near Greece. To prevent panic, the officials go in dressed as tourists (who are dressed so casually that the pilots assume that they are all gay). The pilots are not to make themselves known and can't contact the rescue team. The secrecy causes a comedy of errors including the desolate Greek Isle deciding that since tourists have now arrived, they have to become touristy.
On a small Greek island, a group of tourists awaits the arrival of a presidential delegate. Their mundane vacation is disrupted by the discovery of a crashed American spy plane, sparking a chaotic series of events involving local villagers, the military, and the bewildered visitors. As tensions rise and secrets unravel, the island transforms into a microcosm of Cold War anxieties and human foibles.
The film received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising its satirical edge and unique premise, though some found its tone uneven. It was recognized for its commentary on international relations and human absurdity.
Praised for its dark humor and satirical commentary on Cold War politics.
Noted for its unusual and thought-provoking premise.
Some found the film's blend of comedy and drama to be somewhat jarring.
Google audience: Audience reception information is not readily available for this older film.
The film was shot on location in Crete, Greece, and features stunning natural landscapes that contrast with the escalating absurdity of the plot.
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_**Those wild and crazy late 60s**_ Released in 1967, "The Day the Fish Came Out" was the next film of director/writer Mihalis Kakogiannis after his acclaimed "Zorba the Greek" (1964). This is a cautionary cold war satire that includes e...
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