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The Waves of the Danube (1960): Cast

The Waves of the Danube (1960) movie poster

The Waves of the Danube is a 1960 war drama starring Liviu Ciulei as Mihai, Irina Petrescu and Lazăr Vrabie. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes.

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The Waves of the Danube (1960) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 50m (110 min)
Genres
Drama , War
Original language
Romanian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Waves of the Danube About?

The premise of The Waves of the Danube without spoilers.

The film blends the tension of Fritz Lang with Michael Curtiz’s epic scope in a WWII espionage drama set aboard a Danube barge loaded with Nazi munitions. Captain Mihai (Sergiu Ciulei) steers the mined vessel with his new wife Ana (Irina Petrescu). As they progress, Mihai grows wary of crew member Toma (Lazar Vrabie), an ex‑convict whose motives toward Ana are suspect, while Toma harbors an even more deadly secret.

The Waves of the Danube Themes & Keywords

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  • attack
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Cast & crew

The Waves of the Danube Cast & Characters

Liviu Ciulei leads the cast as Mihai, with Irina Petrescu as Ana and Lazăr Vrabie as Toma.

Details

The Waves of the Danube Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Les Flots du Danube” and “Пылающая река”.

Also known as
  • Les Flots du Danube
  • Пылающая река
  • 多瑙河之波

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The Waves of the Danube FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Waves of the Danube, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Waves of the Danube?

The Waves of the Danube runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).

When was The Waves of the Danube released?

The Waves of the Danube was released on May 24, 1960.

Who is in the cast of The Waves of the Danube?

The Waves of the Danube stars Liviu Ciulei as Mihai, Irina Petrescu as Ana and Lazăr Vrabie as Toma, among 10 credited actors.

Does The Waves of the Danube have a post-credit scene?

No. The Waves of the Danube has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Waves of the Danube in?

The original language of The Waves of the Danube is Romanian.

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