The Death of Mr. Lazarescu(2005)
Moartea domnului Lăzărescu
A black comedy with serious side effects.
The Death of Mr. Lazarescu Synopsis
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.
The Death of Mr. Lazarescu (2005) is a drama and comedy film directed by Cristi Puiu, released on May 27, 2005 with a runtime of 2h 34m. It stars Ion Fiscuteanu, Luminița Gheorghiu, Doru Ana and Monica Bîrlădeanu. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 204 ratings.
- Director:
- Cristi Puiu
- Writers:
- Răzvan Rădulescu, Cristi Puiu
- Producers:
- Bobby Păunescu, Anca Puiu
- Cinematographer:
- Oleg Mutu
- Production:
- Mandragora
- Budget:
- $390,000
- Revenue:
- $216,000
- Status:
- Released
The Death of Mr. Lazarescu (2005) Trailer
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The Death of Mr. Lazarescu Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ion Fiscuteanu
as Mr. Lăzărescu
Luminița Gheorghiu
as Mioara Avram
Doru Ana
as Sandu Sterian
Monica Bîrlădeanu
as Mariana
Alina Berzunțeanu
as Dr. Zamfir
Alexandru Potocean
as Stretcher-bearer, Bagdasar Hospital
Dana Dogaru
as MIhaela Sterian
Florin Zamfirescu
as Dr. Ardelean
Dragoș Bucur
as Mișu
Mimi Brănescu
as Doctor Mirică
- Dan Chiriac
Dan Chiriac
as Trial Medic at University Hospital
Dorian Boguță
as Paramedic
Key crew
Directed by Cristi Puiu, written by Răzvan Rădulescu and Cristi Puiu, produced by Bobby Păunescu and Anca Puiu.
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The Death of Mr. Lazarescu Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 204 ratings.
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The Death of Mr. Lazarescu – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Death of Mr. Lazarescu online?
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The Death of Mr. Lazarescu (2005) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Death of Mr. Lazarescu?
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The main cast of The Death of Mr. Lazarescu (2005) includes Ion Fiscuteanu, Luminița Gheorghiu, Doru Ana, Monica Bîrlădeanu and Alina Berzunțeanu. The film was directed by Cristi Puiu. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Death of Mr. Lazarescu released?
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The Death of Mr. Lazarescu was released on May 27, 2005 and runs for 2h 34m.
Is The Death of Mr. Lazarescu worth watching?
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The Death of Mr. Lazarescu (2005) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 204 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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