The Bet (1985)
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.
Director: Ion Popescu-Gopo
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Iurie Darie as Thief |
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Draga Olteanu Matei as Old Woman |
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Angela Similea as Fairy |
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Florin Piersic as King of Dragons |
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Constantin Fugașin as Prince Charming |
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Radu Gheorghe as Musician |
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Ion Lucian as Old Man |
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Anca Mihăescu as Girl |
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Virginia Mirea as Ileana Cosânzeana |
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Jorj Voicu as Circur Performer |
| Directing | Ion Popescu-Gopo | Director |
| Writing | Ion Creangă | Story |
| Writing | Ion Popescu-Gopo | Writer |
| Crew | Alecu Popescu | Cinematography |
| Production | Vasile Neagoe | Producer |
| Editing | Adriana Ionescu | Editor |
| Sound | Marius Țeicu | Music |
| Costume & Make-Up | Nelly Grigoriu-Merola | Costume Design |