Close to the Sun
Originally released in 1961. Close to the Sun is a drama film. directed by Savel Știopul.
Starring Florin Piersic, Vasilica Tastaman, and Titus Lapteș
Synopsis
Petre Orsa, a young peasant gets a job at the Hunedoara Steel Mill with the dream of becoming a top-notch steel man, having Mihai Solca – a sort of communist industrial hero – as his role model. He starts low moving dirt around with a shovel but he soon gets into the team of an old steel man, foreman Tudor Baci.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 26, 1961
64 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (3 votes)
Language
RO
Original language
Country
Romania
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RO
Production Companies
- Studioul Cinematografic București
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Close to the Sun about?
Petre Orsa, a young peasant gets a job at the Hunedoara Steel Mill with the dream of becoming a top-notch steel man, having Mihai Solca – a sort of communist industrial hero – as his role model...
Who directed Close to the Sun?
Close to the Sun was directed by Savel Știopul.
How long is Close to the Sun?
Close to the Sun has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was Close to the Sun released?
Close to the Sun was released on September 26, 1961 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Close to the Sun?
The main cast of Close to the Sun includes Florin Piersic, Vasilica Tastaman, Titus Lapteș, Dorin Dron, Aurel Cioranu.