The Bet

Synopsis

Based on a 19th century tale, this self-referential fantasy, complete with musical and animated interludes plus a cast of fairytale characters, tells the story of a bet between an old man and a fairy over a bag with two gold coins.

Details

Director

Ion Popescu-Gopo

Release

March 4, 1985

Status

Released

Country

Romania

Network

Casa de Filme 5

Runtime

1h 39m

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Where to watch

No known streaming options in United States.

Cast

• 
  Iurie Darie

  Thief
• 
  Draga Olteanu Matei

  Old Woman
• 
  Angela Similea

  Fairy
• 
  Florin Piersic

  King of Dragons
• 
  Constantin Fugașin

  Prince Charming
• 
  Radu Gheorghe

  Musician
• 
  Ion Lucian

  Old Man
• Anca Mihăescu

  Girl
• 
  Virginia Mirea

  Ileana Cosânzeana
• 
  Jorj Voicu

  Circur Performer

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