The Death of Mr. Lazarescu

May 17, 2005

2h 30m

★ 7.3

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.

Genres

Drama

Comedy

Production Companies

Mandragora

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Cast

Mr. Lăzărescu

Ion Fiscuteanu

Mioara Avram

Luminița Gheorghiu

Sandu Sterian

Doru Ana

Mariana

Monica Bîrlădeanu

Dr. Zamfir

Alina Berzunțeanu

Stretcher-bearer, Bagdasar Hospital

Alexandru Potocean

MIhaela Sterian

Dana Dogaru

Dr. Ardelean

Florin Zamfirescu

Mișu

Dragoș Bucur

Doctor Mirică

Mimi Brănescu

Trial Medic at University Hospital

Dan Chiriac

Paramedic

Dorian Boguță

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