The Death of Mr. Lazarescu (2005)
01/11/2005 (GB)
Drama, Comedy
2h 30m
- 73% (185 votes)
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A black comedy with serious side effects.
Overview
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.
- Cristi PuiuDirector, Writer
- Răzvan RădulescuWriter
Original Title
Moartea domnului Lăzărescu
Status
Released
Original Language
Romanian
Budget
$390,000
Revenue
$216,000
Keywords
- ambulance
- alcohol
- dark comedy
- melancholy
- hospital
- undressing
- paramedic
- romanian new wave
Top Billed 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
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