The Death of Mr. Lazarescu
"A black comedy with serious side effects."
Originally released in 2005. The Death of Mr. Lazarescu is a drama/comedy film. directed by Cristi Puiu. With a runtime of 2h 30m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Ion Fiscuteanu, Luminița Gheorghiu, and Doru Ana
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 17, 2005
20 years ago
Runtime
2h 30m
150 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (188 votes)
Budget
$390K
Production budget
Box Office
$216K
0.6x return
Language
RO
Original language
Country
Romania
Production
Director
Top Cast
Ion Fiscuteanu
as Mr. Lăzărescu
Luminița Gheorghiu
as Mioara Avram
Doru Ana
as Sandu Sterian
Monica Bîrlădeanu
as Mariana
Alina Berzunțeanu
as Dr. Zamfir
Alexandru Potocean
as Stretcher-bearer, Bagdasar Hospital
Dana Dogaru
as MIhaela Sterian
Florin Zamfirescu
as Dr. Ardelean
Dragoș Bucur
as Mișu
Mimi Brănescu
as Doctor Mirică
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RO
- Budget
- $390,000
- Revenue
- $216,000
Production Companies
- Mandragora
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Death of Mr. Lazarescu about?
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...
Who directed The Death of Mr. Lazarescu?
The Death of Mr. Lazarescu was directed by Cristi Puiu.
How long is The Death of Mr. Lazarescu?
The Death of Mr. Lazarescu has a runtime of 2 hours and 30 minutes (150 minutes total).
When was The Death of Mr. Lazarescu released?
The Death of Mr. Lazarescu was released on May 17, 2005 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Death of Mr. Lazarescu?
The main cast of The Death of Mr. Lazarescu includes Ion Fiscuteanu, Luminița Gheorghiu, Doru Ana, Monica Bîrlădeanu, Alina Berzunțeanu.
Is The Death of Mr. Lazarescu worth watching?
The Death of Mr. Lazarescu has a user rating of 7.3/10 based on 188 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.