The Actor and the Savages

The Actor and the Savages

1975 · 151 min · ★ 7.9 · Comedy, Drama, Family

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 · Written by Titus Popovici

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Toma Caragiu Costică Caratase
Mircea Albulescu Ionel Fridman
Margareta Pogonat Elvira Caratase
Ion Besoiu Guță Popescu
Mircea Diaconu Radu Toma
Carmen Petrescu Puși
Maria Chira Luci Caratase
George Paul Avram Puiu Mugur
Marin Moraru Vasile
Ovidiu Iuliu Moldovan Legionarul
Carmen Berbecaru Mărioara
Gheorghe Șimonca Carol II

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