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The Death of Mr. Lazarescu

A black comedy with serious side effects.
May 27, 2005 · 2h 34m
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Drama
Comedy

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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.

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CAST

Ion Fiscuteanu
Mr. Lăzărescu
Luminița Gheorghiu
Mioara Avram
Doru Ana
Sandu Sterian
Monica Bîrlădeanu
Mariana
Alina Berzunțeanu
Dr. Zamfir
Alexandru Potocean
Stretcher-bearer, Bagdasar Hospital
Dana Dogaru
MIhaela Sterian
Florin Zamfirescu
Dr. Ardelean
Directed by Cristi Puiu

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
RO
Budget
$390,000
Revenue
$216,000
Production
Mandragora
Country
RO

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