The Bet(1985)
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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.
The Bet (1985) is a family, fantasy and music film directed by Ion Popescu-Gopo, released on March 4, 1985 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Iurie Darie, Draga Olteanu Matei, Angela Similea and Florin Piersic. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Ion Popescu-Gopo
- Writers:
- Ion Popescu-Gopo, Ion Creangă
- Producers:
- Vasile Neagoe
- Production:
- Casa de Filme 5
- Status:
- Released
The Bet Cast & Crew
Main cast
Iurie Darie
as Thief
Draga Olteanu Matei
as Old Woman
Angela Similea
as Fairy
Florin Piersic
as King of Dragons
Constantin Fugașin
as Prince Charming
Radu Gheorghe
as Musician
Ion Lucian
as Old Man
- Anca Mihăescu
Anca Mihăescu
as Girl
Virginia Mirea
as Ileana Cosânzeana
Jorj Voicu
as Circur Performer
Key crew
Directed by Ion Popescu-Gopo, written by Ion Popescu-Gopo and Ion Creangă, produced by Vasile Neagoe.
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The Bet Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 8 ratings.
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The Bet – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Bet online?
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Who stars in The Bet?
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The main cast of The Bet (1985) includes Iurie Darie, Draga Olteanu Matei, Angela Similea, Florin Piersic and Constantin Fugașin. The film was directed by Ion Popescu-Gopo. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Bet released?
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The Bet was released on March 4, 1985 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is The Bet worth watching?
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The Bet (1985) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy family, fantasy and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.