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The Survivor (2007)

Supravieţuitorul (2007)

106 min. - Action - N 15 - 11.04.2008

Synopsis: After WWII "Comisarul Moldovan" (Sergiu Nicolaescu / Petr Falc) spent years as a political prisoner of the communist regime. The favorite entertainment of the Russian Colonel in charge of the prison was to have the inmates play Russian Roulette. Only his unbelievable luck and survivor spirit helped Moldovan live through his detention. Out of the prison the ex-policeman joins an international Russian Roulette illegal gaming circuit. In late 70's faith brings him to a Central Eurpean town where Goldberg (Vladimir Gaitan / Cristian Motiu), an old acquaintance of his is organizing an "improved" version of the game where two opponents are shooting each other. Step by step Moldovan meets lots of familiar faces, both friends and enemies. It looks like the whole Bucharest's underworld from the 40's chose to meet here.

Director: Sergiu Nicolaescu

Writer: Sergiu Nicolaescu, Adina Mutăr

Stars: Sergiu Nicolaescu, Petr Falc, Vladimir Găitan


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Casting:

Sergiu Nicolaescu Old commissar Moldovan
The Survivor (2007) Petr Falc Young commissar Moldovan
Vladimir Găitan Goldberg as old man
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Nicolaescu despre film
"Supraviețuitorul este o încercare destul de curajoasă de-a mea de a readuce publicul la cinema, sper să reușesc."

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