The Bet

6.5 (8 votes)• 1985• 99m•Released

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Based on a 19th century tale, this self-referential fantasy, complete with musical and animated interludes plus a cast of fairytale characters, tells the story of a bet between an old man and a fairy over a bag with two gold coins.

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Production Details

Languages: Romanian

Director: Ion Popescu-Gopo

Starring Cast: Iurie Darie, Draga Olteanu Matei, Angela Similea, Florin Piersic, Constantin Fugașin, Radu Gheorghe

Cast

Iurie Darie

Thief

Draga Olteanu Matei

Old Woman

Angela Similea

Fairy

Florin Piersic

King of Dragons

Constantin Fugașin

Prince Charming

Radu Gheorghe

Musician

Ion Lucian

Old Man

Anca Mihăescu

Girl

Virginia Mirea

Ileana Cosânzeana

Jorj Voicu

Circur Performer

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