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Cast
George Motoi
as Alexandru Lapusneanu
Silvia Popovici
as Doamna Ruxandra
Cornel Coman
as spadarul Petrea
Valeriu Paraschiv
as nicul vorMotoc
Eugenia Bosânceanu
as Elena Doamna
Melania Ursu
as Doamna Chiajna
Ion Niciu
as Grigore Trotusan
Daniel Bucurescu
as Bogdan Lapusneanu
Eusebiu Ștefănescu
as Despot Vodá
Mihail Vasile Boghiță
as Cast
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1980
Runtime2h 20m
LanguageRomanian
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, History
Votes10
DirectorMalvina Urșianu
WritersMalvina Urșianu
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.9 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Return of King Lapusneanu
About The Return of King Lapusneanu
Alexandru Lapusneanu is one of important Moldavian rulers. A Macbeth figure, who obtains his throne in fight, who reeves any possible danger out of his way, a good "hospodar", husband and father. His reign is result of relation with the Great Powers of the XVIth century. The strain relation with the boyars (noblemen), the economic and spiritual contribution in the country's development, tensions of his own family, the loss of reign and the revenge, the second reign are elements for define the man and the prince like touching character
Directed by Malvina Urșianu, The Return of King Lapusneanu leans on a strong ensemble — George Motoi, Silvia Popovici, Cornel Coman — 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 drama titles of 1980.
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