CinemaOSMovie · 2005 · 2h 34m
The Death of Mr. Lazarescu

A black comedy with serious side effects.

74%(206)IMDbDramaComedy

After suffering terrible headaches and stomach cramps, Mr. Lăzărescu, a lonely 63 year-old man, calls for an ambulance, beginning one man’s hellish journey through Bucharest hospitals in search of proper medical care. As the night unfolds, his health starts to deteriorate fast.

Directed byCristi Puiu

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Status
Released
Runtime
2h 34m
Language
RO
Released
May 27, 2005
Budget
$390,000
Revenue
$216,000
Studios
Mandragora

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THE DEATH OF MISTER LAZARESCU by Cristi Puiu (2005) - Official International Trailer

THE DEATH OF MISTER LAZARESCU by Cristi Puiu (2005) - Official International Trailer

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Ion Fiscuteanu

Ion Fiscuteanu

Mr. Lăzărescu

Luminița Gheorghiu

Luminița Gheorghiu

Mioara Avram

Doru Ana

Doru Ana

Sandu Sterian

Monica Bîrlădeanu

Monica Bîrlădeanu

Mariana

Alina Berzunțeanu

Alina Berzunțeanu

Dr. Zamfir

Alexandru Potocean

Alexandru Potocean

Stretcher-bearer, Bagdasar Hospital

Dana Dogaru

Dana Dogaru

MIhaela Sterian

Florin Zamfirescu

Florin Zamfirescu

Dr. Ardelean

Dragoș Bucur

Dragoș Bucur

Mișu

Mimi Brănescu

Mimi Brănescu

Doctor Mirică

Creative team
Directed by
Cristi Puiu
Cristi Puiu
Written by
Răzvan Rădulescu
Răzvan Rădulescu
Cristi Puiu
Cristi Puiu
Produced by
Bobby Păunescu
Anca Puiu

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