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Bill Wheeler and Disney for “Kyriakides”

Proud Greeks will finally see the story of Stylianos Kyriakides- the famed Greek marathor runner- materialize under the umbrella of Disney and Bill Wheeler’s screenplay “Kyriakides”.

Two other famous names linked to the project are Mark Giardis and Gordon Gray. We should also mention that Paris Latsis and Terry Dougas are also going to be producing with 1821 Pictures.

The story itself focuses on Stelios Kyriakides, who was a champion long distance runner, competing in the 1936 Olympics; unfortunately his career was halted due to the Nazi occupation of his home country.

He fought for the Greek resistance, and then the frail and emaciated Kyriakides made his way to the US to compete  thine 1946 Boston Marathon.

In the beginning, he was denied entry due to his fragile and weak condition, but manages to convince them otherwise.

Kyriakides is a film about a  hero with a heart of steel and determination!!

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