Last Night of Love
"Last night of love. First night of war."
Originally released in 1980. Last Night of Love is a drama/war film. directed by Sergiu Nicolaescu.
Starring Vladimir Găitan, Joanna Pacula, and Sergiu Nicolaescu
Synopsis
In 1916, shortly before Romania's entry in World War One Romanian Army Lieutenant Tudor Gheorghiu is posted to a border patrol unit on Romania's border with Austria-Hungary. Not receiving any news from his wife he persuades the commanding officer, Captain Dimiu, to allow him a short leave to visit his wife. Tudor married Lena two years before but was very jealous and suspected her of infidelity. When his grandfather dies Tudor inherits most of the fortune. Gigolo lawyer Andrei Nicolau is the executor of the will. He also is the man who lustfully desires Tudor's beautiful wife. A contest for Lena's love begins. Romania is plunged into WW1 and ironically Tudor receives his junior Lieutenant commission in the same regiment where gigolo lawyer Nicolau serves as a Major. Their destinies seem intertwined.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 30, 1980
45 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
5.3/10
Mixed (12 votes)
Language
RO
Original language
Country
Germany
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Director
Top Cast
Vladimir Găitan
as Lieutenant Tudor Gheorghiu
Joanna Pacula
as Lena Gheorghiu
Sergiu Nicolaescu
as Lawyer / Major Nicolau
Sebastian Papaiani
as Lieutenant Orghidan
Ion Besoiu
as Colonel Constantinescu
Gheorghe Dinică
as Constantin Mavrodin
Colea Răutu
as Army doctor Captain Floroiu
Ernest Maftei
as Granpa Luca Mavrodin
George Mihăiță
as Army orderly Sgt. Zamfir
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RO
Production Companies
- Casa de Filme Trei
- Centrul de Producție Cinematografică București
- Cine TV Film Production
- România Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Last Night of Love about?
In 1916, shortly before Romania's entry in World War One Romanian Army Lieutenant Tudor Gheorghiu is posted to a border patrol unit on Romania's border with Austria-Hungary. Not receiving any news...
Who directed Last Night of Love?
Last Night of Love was directed by Sergiu Nicolaescu.
How long is Last Night of Love?
Last Night of Love has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Last Night of Love released?
Last Night of Love was released on March 30, 1980 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Last Night of Love?
The main cast of Last Night of Love includes Vladimir Găitan, Joanna Pacula, Sergiu Nicolaescu, Sebastian Papaiani, Ion Besoiu.