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The Actor and the Savages

1975Movie2 h 31 min

ComedyDrama
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.6

A moving, bleak comedy movie about history and politics, with standout performances and characters.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Historical Drama
  • Political Commentary
  • Artistic Freedom
  • Biographical Inspiration
  • Totalitarianism
  • Satirical Performance
  • Philosophical Dilemma
  • Romanian Cinema
  • Character Study
  • Tense

Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Manole Marcus
Written by
Titus Popovici
Produced by
Corneliu Leu
Music by
George Grigoriu

Everyone

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Facts

January 20, 1975 · 2 h 31 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
January 20, 1975
Runtime
2 h 31 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Family
Original language
Romanian
Made in
Romania

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Actor and the Savages worth watching?"

Questions about The Actor and the Savages

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Actor and the Savages worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 8.6).

Will The Actor and the Savages make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly satire (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Is The Actor and the Savages plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Actor and the Savages in English?

Romanian

No, it was made in Romanian.