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Release Year1975
Runtime2h 31m
LanguageRomanian
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, Drama, Family
Votes17
DirectorManole Marcus
WritersTitus Popovici
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.9 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Actor and the Savages
About The Actor and the Savages
At Bucharest’s famous revue theater “Vox,” director Costică Caratase prepares a bold anti-fascist show despite growing threats from the Iron Guard. As pressure and violence escalate, he and his collaborators face persecution, turning their artistic resistance into an act of courage and sacrifice.
Directed by Manole Marcus, The Actor and the Savages leans on a strong ensemble — Toma Caragiu, Mircea Albulescu, Margareta Pogonat — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1975.
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