The Actor and the Savages (1975): Cast
The Actor and the Savages is a 1975 comedy drama directed by Manole Marcus, starring Mircea Diaconu as Radu Toma, Toma Caragiu and Margareta Pogonat. It runs 2 hours 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 30m (150 min)
- Director
- Manole Marcus
- Original language
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Romanian - Studio
- România Film
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Actor and the Savages About?
The premise of The Actor and the Savages without spoilers.
Toma Caragiu portrays Costica Caratase, modeled on famed Romanian actor Constantin Tanase. Set in the interwar era, he clashes with the Iron Guard—called “savages”—who are outraged by his satirical stage acts. The film examines artistic freedom and the danger an artist faces under authoritarian politics.
The Actor and the Savages Themes & Keywords
· 1 tag- 1930s
The Actor and the Savages Cast & Characters
Mircea Diaconu leads the cast as Radu Toma, with Toma Caragiu as Costică Caratase and Margareta Pogonat as Elvira Caratase. Directed by Manole Marcus; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Director Manole Marcus
- Mircea Diaconu as Radu Toma
- Toma Caragiu as Costică Caratase
- Margareta Pogonat as Elvira Caratase
- Maria Chira as Luci Caratase
Also Starring in The Actor and the Savages
· 10 more- Ion Besoiu Guță Popescu
- Florin Zamfirescu Gheorghiță
- Mircea Albulescu Ionel Fridman
- Marin Moraru Vasile
- Ovidiu Iuliu Moldovan Legionarul
- Gheorghe Șimonca Carol II
- Ioana Crăciunescu Juna patetică
- George Paul Avram Puiu Mugur
- Carmen Petrescu Puși
- Carmen Berbecaru Mărioara
More from Manole Marcus
More films directed by Manole Marcus: Operation ‘The Monster’, I Don’t Want to Get Married and Life Doesn’t Spare.
The Actor and the Savages Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Actorul si salbaticii” and “Актёр и дикари”.
- Also known as
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- Actorul si salbaticii
- Актёр и дикари
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The Actor and the Savages FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Actor and the Savages, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Actor and the Savages?
The Actor and the Savages runs 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes).
When was The Actor and the Savages released?
The Actor and the Savages was released on January 20, 1975.
Who directed The Actor and the Savages?
The Actor and the Savages was directed by Manole Marcus.
More films by Manole Marcus Who is in the cast of The Actor and the Savages?
The Actor and the Savages stars Mircea Diaconu as Radu Toma, Toma Caragiu as Costică Caratase and Margareta Pogonat as Elvira Caratase, among 14 credited actors.
Does The Actor and the Savages have a post-credit scene?
No. The Actor and the Savages has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Actor and the Savages in?
The original language of The Actor and the Savages is Romanian.
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