Păcală
Originally released in 1974. Păcală is a comedy film. directed by Geo Saizescu. With a runtime of 2h 2m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Sebastian Papaiani, Mariella Petrescu, and Ștefan Mihăilescu-Brăila
Synopsis
Pacala is an important hero in Romanian popular tradition. He is always making fun of everything wrong with the human behaviour such as stupidity, greed or vanity. His attitude and actions always bring damages to the mean, evil and materialistic people. So beside the jokes, the movie has this philosophical layer, undoubtedly because Pacala's independent way of being, free spirit and his love for the nature creates a way of seeing life, bringing joy. Filmed in a very beautiful part of Romania in 1974, the movie had an important success at that time and it is considered one of the most loved movies in Romania ever. Like the hero, found in many stories and jokes, the movie forwards the spirit of true freedom and pure link with the nature, forgetting about times and governments.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 9, 1974
52 years ago
Runtime
2h 2m
122 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (10 votes)
Language
RO
Original language
Country
Romania
Production
Director
Top Cast
Sebastian Papaiani
as Păcală
Mariella Petrescu
as Păcălița
Ștefan Mihăilescu-Brăila
as The Forester
Vasilica Tastaman
as Forester's Wife
Octavian Cotescu
as The Collector
Mariana Mihuț
as Collector's Wife
Aurel Cioranu
as Ion
Cosma Brașoveanu
as Gheorghe
Tanți Cocea
as Păcală's Mother
Ion Besoiu
as Thieves Leader
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RO
Production Companies
- Casa de Filme 5
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Păcală about?
Pacala is an important hero in Romanian popular tradition. He is always making fun of everything wrong with the human behaviour such as stupidity, greed or vanity. His attitude and actions always b...
Who directed Păcală?
Păcală was directed by Geo Saizescu.
How long is Păcală?
Păcală has a runtime of 2 hours and 2 minutes (122 minutes total).
When was Păcală released?
Păcală was released on January 9, 1974 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Păcală?
The main cast of Păcală includes Sebastian Papaiani, Mariella Petrescu, Ștefan Mihăilescu-Brăila, Vasilica Tastaman, Octavian Cotescu.