Ion Besoiu

Acting

Ion Besoiu

Born March 11, 1931 · Sibiu, Romania

Died January 18, 2017 · aged 85

He was born in Sibiu in 1931 and graduated the city's Theater and Music Academy. After making his debut in 1957, he played for 16 years at the Radu Stanca National Theatre in Sibiu. He then moved to Bucharest, where he played at the Bulandra Theatre. He later served for 12 years as director of this well-known theatre.

Known For

The DaciansThe Dacians · 1967
The Dacians
7.31967
MovieWarDrama
The great King of Dacia, Decebal (Decebalus), is disposed to make the ultimate sacrifice in order to keep the integrity of his people. His own son, Cotyso, is given to the god Zamolxis to the dismay of the King and his daughter Meda. Septimius Severus, a young Roman devoted to his adopted country, must make the choice between his blood origins and the culture he was introduced to.
BlackmailBlackmail · 1981
Blackmail
7.11981
MovieThrillerCrime
A gang falsifies college degrees and sells them. They also help their careers, so that later they can blackmail them to obtain industrial espionage.
The Last AssaultThe Last Assault · 1985
The Last Assault
7.61985
MovieWar
The film tells about the period when Romania joined the Allies against the Axis in WW2.
The Last BulletThe Last Bullet · 1973
The Last Bullet
8.01973
MovieActionCrime
A continuation of a story started in the drama "With Clean Hands" (1972). Commissioner Miclovan's last cartridge is still hot in the pocket of Roman. Left without Miclovan's support, dead in action, Commissioner Roman wants to see his murderer, a very powerful local mafia and smuggler, Mr. Semaca, acquitted by the court for lack of evidence, punished. But before dealing with Semaca, Roman receives a new mission, this time undercover: the capture of a German spy still active in the country, suspected to be hiding in a monastery. In this mission, Commissioner Roman also has a helper, Oarca, a former underwriter who proves good at everything and especially at car chases on serpentine...
Mercenaries' TrapMercenaries' Trap · 1982
Mercenaries' Trap
7.41982
MovieWarAdventure
The movie is based on a true story from the end of WWI, in Transylvania. A nobleman who owned some land in Transylvania returns home to find a part of his fortune burned to ashes during late 1918 when power was trasfered from AustroHungary to Romania. Looking for revenge, he ordered the killing of innocent Romanian peasants from a neighbouring village, which he suspected to be guilty for the losses he suffered. A Romanian officer from Romanian Transylvanian Volunteers Corp, decides to help the villagers to face the menace of the nobleman
The ImmortalsThe Immortals · 1974
The Immortals
7.61974
MovieHistoryAction
It's the story of a few men that wonder across Europe trying to come home and rebuild what Mihai Viteazul called "Romanian dream".
Camera albaCamera alba · 1965
Camera alba
8.01965
MovieDrama
A simple story about a man who, in saving another man - whom he does not know - suffers all the consequences of an accident and the implications that medicine catalogs in the name of science.
The DuelThe Duel · 1981
The Duel
7.61981
MovieThrillerAction
Officer Moldovan must solve the case of a robbery. Credit Central Bank was robbed fast and hard by a gang of professionals. Moldovan is trying to catch the man behind Rica Pasarin, the gang leader, by using his brother, who is a pickpocket thief.

Movies

The DaciansThe Dacians · 1967
The Dacians
7.31967
MovieWarDrama
The great King of Dacia, Decebal (Decebalus), is disposed to make the ultimate sacrifice in order to keep the integrity of his people. His own son, Cotyso, is given to the god Zamolxis to the dismay of the King and his daughter Meda. Septimius Severus, a young Roman devoted to his adopted country, must make the choice between his blood origins and the culture he was introduced to.
BlackmailBlackmail · 1981
Blackmail
7.11981
MovieThrillerCrime
A gang falsifies college degrees and sells them. They also help their careers, so that later they can blackmail them to obtain industrial espionage.
The Last AssaultThe Last Assault · 1985
The Last Assault
7.61985
MovieWar
The film tells about the period when Romania joined the Allies against the Axis in WW2.
The Last BulletThe Last Bullet · 1973
The Last Bullet
8.01973
MovieActionCrime
A continuation of a story started in the drama "With Clean Hands" (1972). Commissioner Miclovan's last cartridge is still hot in the pocket of Roman. Left without Miclovan's support, dead in action, Commissioner Roman wants to see his murderer, a very powerful local mafia and smuggler, Mr. Semaca, acquitted by the court for lack of evidence, punished. But before dealing with Semaca, Roman receives a new mission, this time undercover: the capture of a German spy still active in the country, suspected to be hiding in a monastery. In this mission, Commissioner Roman also has a helper, Oarca, a former underwriter who proves good at everything and especially at car chases on serpentine...
Mercenaries' TrapMercenaries' Trap · 1982
Mercenaries' Trap
7.41982
MovieWarAdventure
The movie is based on a true story from the end of WWI, in Transylvania. A nobleman who owned some land in Transylvania returns home to find a part of his fortune burned to ashes during late 1918 when power was trasfered from AustroHungary to Romania. Looking for revenge, he ordered the killing of innocent Romanian peasants from a neighbouring village, which he suspected to be guilty for the losses he suffered. A Romanian officer from Romanian Transylvanian Volunteers Corp, decides to help the villagers to face the menace of the nobleman
The ImmortalsThe Immortals · 1974
The Immortals
7.61974
MovieHistoryAction
It's the story of a few men that wonder across Europe trying to come home and rebuild what Mihai Viteazul called "Romanian dream".
Camera albaCamera alba · 1965
Camera alba
8.01965
MovieDrama
A simple story about a man who, in saving another man - whom he does not know - suffers all the consequences of an accident and the implications that medicine catalogs in the name of science.
The DuelThe Duel · 1981
The Duel
7.61981
MovieThrillerAction
Officer Moldovan must solve the case of a robbery. Credit Central Bank was robbed fast and hard by a gang of professionals. Moldovan is trying to catch the man behind Rica Pasarin, the gang leader, by using his brother, who is a pickpocket thief.
The OutlawsThe Outlaws · 1966
The Outlaws
7.61966
MovieActionAdventure
First of 2 films set during the 18th century in the mountains of Wallachia, about a band of outlaws aiming to undermine the rule of the Phanariots and the Ottomans. The story evolves around the two stepbrothers who lead this band, Sarbu and Amza, with their complex and violent relationship.
The UprisingThe Uprising · 1966
The Uprising
7.31966
MovieHistoryDrama
After years of deplorable conditions of poverty and injustice, peasants revolt against the landowners, the social elite, and police in this routine social drama. A peasant woman is raped by a lecherous wealthy lesbian, and chaos breaks out in the rural areas where the poor suffer the most from the oppressive social and economic conditions.
The Power and The TruthThe Power and The Truth · 1972
The Power and The Truth
8.21972
MovieDrama
This is a communist propaganda movie that follows the life of an engineer who is in conflict with power hungry apparatchiks.
PăcalăPăcală · 1974
Păcală
7.11974
MovieComedy
Pacala is an important hero in Romanian popular tradition. He is always making fun of everything wrong with the human behaviour such as stupidity, greed or vanity. His attitude and actions always bring damages to the mean, evil and materialistic people. So beside the jokes, the movie has this philosophical layer, undoubtedly because Pacala's independent way of being, free spirit and his love for the nature creates a way of seeing life, bringing joy. Filmed in a very beautiful part of Romania in 1974, the movie had an important success at that time and it is considered one of the most loved movies in Romania ever. Like the hero, found in many stories and jokes, the movie forwards the spirit of true freedom and pure link with the nature, forgetting about times and governments.
RevengeRevenge · 1978
Revenge
8.31978
MovieActionCrime
"Revansa" (Revenge) appeared not so long after the preview movie of the series, "Un comisar acuza" (The Police Inspector Calls). In this sequel we meet up with police inspector Tudor Moldovan, once again, who wasn't actually killed and who has returned to put an end to Paraipan's actions once and for all. When Paraipan kidnaps Moldovan's kid, the police inspector makes up his mind to punish Paraipan and his bosses and to finish off the fascist movement, lead by Zavoianu and his allies. Together with the communist that fight to gain power, Moldovan takes out his enemies one by one.
SubspeciesSubspecies · 1991
Subspecies
5.41991
MovieHorror
Three students get caught in the struggle between a good vampire and his evil brother in the Transylvanian mountains.
The ThirstThe Thirst · 1960
The Thirst
6.51960
MovieDrama
The communists are taking over the boyar land and do the agrarian reform.
TudorTudor · 1963
Tudor
7.51963
MovieHistoryWar
Tudor Vladimirescu fights against the Ottoman Turkish domination of Romania and the social agitation ,his story includes the war between Russia and Turkey from 18o6 to 1812,for which he was decorated by the Russians.
Last Night of LoveLast Night of Love · 1980
Last Night of Love
5.41980
MovieDramaWar
In 1916, shortly before Romania's entry in World War One Romanian Army Lieutenant Tudor Gheorghiu is posted to a border patrol unit on Romania's border with Austria-Hungary. Not receiving any news from his wife he persuades the commanding officer, Captain Dimiu, to allow him a short leave to visit his wife. Tudor married Lena two years before but was very jealous and suspected her of infidelity. When his grandfather dies Tudor inherits most of the fortune. Gigolo lawyer Andrei Nicolau is the executor of the will. He also is the man who lustfully desires Tudor's beautiful wife. A contest for Lena's love begins. Romania is plunged into WW1 and ironically Tudor receives his junior Lieutenant commission in the same regiment where gigolo lawyer Nicolau serves as a Major. Their destinies seem intertwined.
CantemirCantemir · 1975
Cantemir
8.01975
MovieDramaWar
Historical adventure film that evokes the figure of the Prince Dimitrie Cantemir. The heroes fight for the manuscript "The History of the Ottoman Empire" and the jewels of the ruler's wife.
The ConvoyThe Convoy · 1981
The Convoy
6.11981
MovieWarDrama
During the Second World War, a fascist warden takes over a prison in Romania and plans to kill communist prisoners under the pretext of attempted escape during their forced transfer to another penitentiary.
AstrayAstray · 1978
Astray
7.21978
MovieComedyDrama
In the communist Romania of Nicolae Ceausescu, a young Romanian woman marries a German citizen just to leave the country.
At the Crossroads of Great StormsAt the Crossroads of Great Storms · 1980
At the Crossroads of Great Storms
7.01980
MovieDramaHistory
In 1848 during the tumultuous era of European revolutions shaking the continent out of its feudal-based empire-based system the Wallachian politician Nicolae Balcescu is trying to reach the same revolutionary goals at home.
Michael, the Dog That SangMichael, the Dog That Sang · 1979
Michael, the Dog That Sang
7.11979
MovieDramaAdventure
The adventures of the Irish terrier Michael began the moment he ran to the shore during a walk. Here he was picked up by the steward of the schooner McCambo, Dag Daughtry. Dag decided to sell the purebred dog at the nearest port, secretly brought Michael onto the schooner and hid him in his cabin. Michael was given another name. He became very attached to his new owner, with whom he would have to go through many happy and sad days, break up after a series of dramatic events and meet again.
Ciprian PorumbescuCiprian Porumbescu · 1973
Ciprian Porumbescu
6.21973
MovieDramaMusic
This film envisions the patriotic and tragic life of Romanian composer Ciprian Porumbescu.
Căruța cu mereCăruța cu mere · 1983
Căruța cu mere
5.81983
Movie
Romania in the year 1947: two years after the end of the second World War, the King (Mihai of Hohenzollern and Romania) has to leave the country, the communism is knocking at the door, and in these uncertain times, two young people are fighting to get their dream become real artists.

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