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Glissando (1982): Cast

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Glissando is a 1982 drama directed by Mircea Daneliuc, starring Ştefan Iordache as Ion Teodorescu, Tora Vasilescu and Ion Fiscuteanu. It runs 2 hours 45 minutes.

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Glissando (1982) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 45m (165 min)
Director
Mircea Daneliuc
Genre
Drama
Original language
Romanian
After the credits
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The story

What Is Glissando About?

The premise of Glissando without spoilers.

Romanian director Mircea Daneliuc presents a bleak metaphor of a 1930s middle‑class gambler whose addiction mirrors national decay. After befriending an elderly lucky charm, he exploits and drives him to suicide. Haunted, he roams the dead man’s house, where unsettling visions accelerate his mental collapse, ending in a delusional finale.

Glissando Themes & Keywords

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  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

Glissando Cast & Characters

Ştefan Iordache leads the cast as Ion Teodorescu, with Tora Vasilescu as Nina and Ion Fiscuteanu as Alexandru Agiu. Directed by Mircea Daneliuc; 17 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Mircea Daneliuc

More films directed by Mircea Daneliuc: The Snails’ Senator, The Conjugal Bed and Fox Hunting.

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FAQ

Glissando FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Glissando, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Glissando?

Glissando runs 2 hours 45 minutes (165 minutes).

When was Glissando released?

Glissando was released on January 13, 1982.

Who directed Glissando?

Glissando was directed by Mircea Daneliuc.

More films by Mircea Daneliuc

Who is in the cast of Glissando?

Glissando stars Ştefan Iordache as Ion Teodorescu, Tora Vasilescu as Nina and Ion Fiscuteanu as Alexandru Agiu, among 17 credited actors.

Does Glissando have a post-credit scene?

No. Glissando has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Glissando in?

The original language of Glissando is Romanian.

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