The Oak movie poster

The Oak

September 16, 1992 1h 45m 6.4/10 (48 votes)

Originally released in 1992. The Oak is a comedy/drama film. directed by Lucian Pintilie.

Starring Maia Morgenstern, Răzvan Vasilescu, and Victor Rebengiuc

Synopsis

A description of Romania before Ceausescu's downfall, through the story of Nela. Daughter of a former colonel of the Securitate, the romanian political police. She refused to become like her sister, an agent of this Securitate, and lives with her father. After he died, she leaves Bucharest, and ends up in a little town, where she meets Mitica, a surgeon, another herself, laughing at everything.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 16, 1992 33 years ago
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Runtime 1h 45m 105 minutes total
User Rating 6.4/10 Good (48 votes)
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Budget $3.7M Production budget
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Language RO Original language
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Country Romania + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
RO
Budget
$3,700,000

Production Companies

  • Parnasse Production
  • Les Films du Scarabée
  • MK2 Films

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Oak about?

A description of Romania before Ceausescu's downfall, through the story of Nela. Daughter of a former colonel of the Securitate, the romanian political police. She refused to become like her sister...

Who directed The Oak?

The Oak was directed by Lucian Pintilie.

How long is The Oak?

The Oak has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).

When was The Oak released?

The Oak was released on September 16, 1992 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Oak?

The main cast of The Oak includes Maia Morgenstern, Răzvan Vasilescu, Victor Rebengiuc, Dorel Vișan, Mariana Mihuț.