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Sand Cliffs (1983): Cast & Plot

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Sand Cliffs is a 1983 drama directed by Dan Pița, starring Victor Rebengiuc as Theodor, Carmen Galin and Gheorghe Visu. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.

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Sand Cliffs (1983) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 33m (93 min)
Director
Dan Pița
Genre
Drama
Original language
Romanian
After the credits
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The story

What Is Sand Cliffs About?

The premise of Sand Cliffs without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

On holiday at Mamaia, surgeon Theodor Hristea finds his beach belongings stolen. He fixes on a young carpenter who appears the next day, citing a slight physical resemblance, and, driven by his neurotic need to solve the case, directs the police investigation and trial. Though his girlfriend Cristina and friend Stefan doubt the accusation, his persistence secures the carpenter’s conviction and prison sentence.

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Cast & crew

Sand Cliffs Cast & Characters

Victor Rebengiuc leads the cast as Theodor, with Carmen Galin as Cristina and Gheorghe Visu as The Kid. Directed by Dan Pița; 17 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Dan Pița

More films directed by Dan Pița: Kira Kiralina, Luxury Hotel, Passo Doble and Contest.

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Plot

Sand Cliffs Plot Summary

What happens in Sand Cliffs from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Set during a sun-soaked summer by the Black Sea, the film centers on Theodor Hristea, a renowned surgeon whose personal belongings disappear on the beach. The incident immediately casts suspicion toward a young carpenter known as The Kid, who happens to be nearby the day after the theft. The vacationing circle—Theodor, his girlfriend Cristina, and their mutual friend Ștefan—finds itself pulled into a public drama as the investigation unfolds near the resort town of Mamaia.

Full summary

The whole story of Sand Cliffs, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Sand Cliffs?

9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is the profession of Theodor Hristea?

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FAQ

Sand Cliffs FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Sand Cliffs?

Sand Cliffs runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

When was Sand Cliffs released?

Sand Cliffs was released on January 31, 1983.

Who directed Sand Cliffs?

Sand Cliffs was directed by Dan Pița.

More films by Dan Pița

Who is in the cast of Sand Cliffs?

Sand Cliffs stars Victor Rebengiuc as Theodor, Carmen Galin as Cristina and Gheorghe Visu as The Kid, among 17 credited actors.

Does Sand Cliffs have a post-credit scene?

No. Sand Cliffs has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Sand Cliffs in?

The original language of Sand Cliffs is Romanian.

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