8.5 Score

2005 • 2h 30min • R • Comedy, Drama

The Death of Mr. Lazarescu

"A black comedy with serious side effects."

After suffering terrible headaches and stomach cramps, Mr. Lăzărescu, a lonely 63 year-old man, calls for an ambulance, beginning one man’s hellish journey through Bucharest hospitals in search of proper medical care. As the night unfolds, his health starts to deteriorate fast.

IMDb 7.8

RT 94%

MC 87

Director

Cristi Puiu

Writer

Răzvan Rădulescu

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Ion Fiscuteanu

Mr. Lăzărescu

Luminița Gheorghiu

Mioara Avram

Doru Ana

Sandu Sterian

Monica Bîrlădeanu

Mariana

Alina Berzunțeanu

Dr. Zamfir

Alexandru Potocean

Stretcher-bearer, Bagdasar Hospital

Dana Dogaru

MIhaela Sterian

Florin Zamfirescu

Dr. Ardelean

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Luminița Gheorghiu Mioara Avram

Doru Ana Sandu Sterian

Monica Bîrlădeanu Mariana

Alina Berzunțeanu Dr. Zamfir

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Florin Zamfirescu Dr. Ardelean

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Dan Chiriac Trial Medic at Unive...

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Laura Creț

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