Uncle Marin, the Billionaire

Uncle Marin, the Billionaire (1979) is a comedy film directed by Sergiu Nicolaescu rated 8.0/10.

At a swanky hotel in a Black Sea resort, Gogu, one of the hotel employees, meets his uncle Marin, an Oltenian peasant who has come to visit. Gogu says he can sneak Marin into the hotel, as one of the rooms is empty awaiting the arrival of an American billionaire, Mr. Juvett. Marin is amazed by the revealing clothing worn by women at the resort, while the hotel guests are fascinated by his quaint peasant costume. In the hotel room, Marin is perplexed by the various gadgets. Meanwhile, the gangsters learn that Juvett has arrived at the hotel. Juvett is the father of the kidnapped girl, and is coming to pass over a million dollar ransom. A rival gang, who know about the kidnapping, plan to take the ransom for themselves. They follow Marin, believing him to be Juvett.

Cast

Amza Pellea

Nea Mărin / Mr. Juvett

Sebastian Papaiani

Gogu

Mircea Albulescu

banditul care a răpit fata

Colea Răutu

directorul hotelului

Puiu Călinescu

detectivul (locotenentul Columbo)

Ștefan Bănică

Poe

Hamdi Cerchez

Moe

Jean Constantin

Teach, șef de bandă

Draga Olteanu Matei

Veta

Ștefan Mihăilescu-Brăila

Doe, sef de banda

Stela Popescu

vampa

Vasilica Tastaman

vânzătoarea de la shop