The Oil, the Baby and the Transylvanians (1981): Cast & Plot
The Oil, the Baby and the Transylvanians is a 1981 crime western directed by Dan Pița, starring Tania Filip as June, Mircea Diaconu and Ovidiu Iuliu Moldovan. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 44m (104 min)
- Director
- Dan Pița
- Original language
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Romanian - Studio
- Filmstudio București
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Oil, the Baby and the Transylvanians About?
The premise of The Oil, the Baby and the Transylvanians without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
June and Romulus are expecting a baby, but a series of misfortunes postpones their return to Transylvania. While the family copes with the delay, Traian, one of the Brad brothers, goes onto his land searching for water and instead discovers a vein of crude oil, further complicating their plans.
The Oil, the Baby and the Transylvanians Themes & Keywords
· 7 tags- eastern
- ostern
- western spoof
- married
- gun
- saloon
- love
The Oil, the Baby and the Transylvanians Cast & Characters
Tania Filip leads the cast as June, with Mircea Diaconu as Romulus Brad and Ovidiu Iuliu Moldovan as Ion 'Johnny' Brad. Directed by Dan Pița; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director Dan Pița
- Tania Filip as June
- Mircea Diaconu as Romulus Brad
- Ovidiu Iuliu Moldovan as Ion 'Johnny' Brad
- Ilarion Ciobanu as Traian Brad
Also Starring in The Oil, the Baby and the Transylvanians
· 11 more- Zoltán Vadász Orban Peter
- Jean Constantin Temistocles
- Ştefan Iordache McCallum
- Szabolcs Cseh Sgt. McDusky
- Carmen Galin Mrs. McCallum
- Lucian Iancu One of McCallum's Thiefs
- Papil Panduru Teddy
- Dragoș Pîslaru Collins
- Ion Anestin Freddie Calhoun
- Dumitru Palade Sheriff
- Ileana Iliescu Saloon Owner
More from Dan Pița
More films directed by Dan Pița: Kira Kiralina, Luxury Hotel, Passo Doble and Sand Cliffs.
The Oil, the Baby and the Transylvanians Plot Summary
What happens in The Oil, the Baby and the Transylvanians 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
The Oil, the Baby and the Transylvanians is the third installment in a Romanian trilogy following three Transylvanian brothers, their families, and their companions as they carve out lives on the American frontier, on the Great Plains. Set in the 1880s, the film blends drama and light humor, drawing its tension from how hard it is for these newcomers to settle into a pace and a way of life that feels foreign and sometimes bluntly unfamiliar.
Full summary
The whole story of The Oil, the Baby and the Transylvanians, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Oil, the Baby and the Transylvanians?
10 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 valuable natural resource is discovered on the Brad family's land?
The Oil, the Baby and the Transylvanians Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Pruncul, petrolul si ardelenii” and “Wir werden das Kind schon schaukeln”.
- Also known as
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- Pruncul, petrolul si ardelenii
- Wir werden das Kind schon schaukeln
- Трансильванцы на Диком Западе
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The Oil, the Baby and the Transylvanians FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Oil, the Baby and the Transylvanians, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Oil, the Baby and the Transylvanians?
The Oil, the Baby and the Transylvanians runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).
When was The Oil, the Baby and the Transylvanians released?
The Oil, the Baby and the Transylvanians was released on January 12, 1981.
Who directed The Oil, the Baby and the Transylvanians?
The Oil, the Baby and the Transylvanians was directed by Dan Pița.
More films by Dan Pița Who is in the cast of The Oil, the Baby and the Transylvanians?
The Oil, the Baby and the Transylvanians stars Tania Filip as June, Mircea Diaconu as Romulus Brad and Ovidiu Iuliu Moldovan as Ion 'Johnny' Brad, among 15 credited actors.
Does The Oil, the Baby and the Transylvanians have a post-credit scene?
No. The Oil, the Baby and the Transylvanians has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Oil, the Baby and the Transylvanians in?
The original language of The Oil, the Baby and the Transylvanians is Romanian.
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