DramaComedy
The Death of Mr. Lazarescu
“A black comedy with serious side effects.”
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 by Cristi Puiu, Alexandru Munteanu
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199 votes
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Status
Released
Released
May 27, 2005
Runtime
2h 34m
Language
Romanian
Budget → Revenue
$390K → $216K
Top 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
Dragoș Bucur
Mișu
Mimi Brănescu
Doctor Mirică
Dan Chiriac
Trial Medic at University Hospital
Dorian Boguță
Paramedic
Mihai Brătilă
Dr. Breslașu
Robert Bumbes
Robert
Mirela Cioabă
Marioara
Laura Creț
Bogdan Dumitrache
Alexandru Fifea
Florina Alina Gleznea
Tudor Hristescu
Dr. Kelemen
