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The Return of King Lapusneanu (1980): Cast

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The Return of King Lapusneanu is a 1980 historical drama directed by Malvina Urșianu, starring George Motoi as Alexandru Lapusneanu, Daniel Bucurescu and Eugenia Bosânceanu. It runs 2 hours 20 minutes.

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The Return of King Lapusneanu (1980) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 20m (140 min)
Director
Malvina Urșianu
Genres
History , Drama
Original language
Romanian
After the credits
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The story

What Is The Return of King Lapusneanu About?

The premise of The Return of King Lapusneanu without spoilers.

Alexandru Lapusneanu, a 16th‑century Moldavian ruler, seizes the throne through battle like Macbeth, clearing any opposition. He proves a capable hospodar, husband and father, amid alliances with the era’s great powers. His reign features strained boyar relations, spiritual reforms, cultural influence, loss of power, revenge, and later restoration.

The Return of King Lapusneanu Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

The Return of King Lapusneanu Cast & Characters

George Motoi leads the cast as Alexandru Lapusneanu, with Daniel Bucurescu as Bogdan Lapusneanu and Eugenia Bosânceanu as Elena Doamna. Directed by Malvina Urșianu; 15 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Malvina Urșianu

More films directed by Malvina Urșianu: O lumină la etajul zece, Fleeting Loves and The Mona Lisa Without a Smile.

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The Return of King Lapusneanu FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Return of King Lapusneanu, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Return of King Lapusneanu?

The Return of King Lapusneanu runs 2 hours 20 minutes (140 minutes).

When was The Return of King Lapusneanu released?

The Return of King Lapusneanu was released on March 17, 1980.

Who directed The Return of King Lapusneanu?

The Return of King Lapusneanu was directed by Malvina Urșianu.

More films by Malvina Urșianu

Who is in the cast of The Return of King Lapusneanu?

The Return of King Lapusneanu stars George Motoi as Alexandru Lapusneanu, Daniel Bucurescu as Bogdan Lapusneanu and Eugenia Bosânceanu as Elena Doamna, among 15 credited actors.

Does The Return of King Lapusneanu have a post-credit scene?

No. The Return of King Lapusneanu has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Return of King Lapusneanu in?

The original language of The Return of King Lapusneanu is Romanian.

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