Poker
Originally released in 2010. Poker is a comedy film. directed by Sergiu Nicolaescu.
Starring Vladimir Găitan, Horațiu Mălăele, and Valentin Teodosiu
Synopsis
In the history of Romanian cinema, Sergiu Nicolaescu's name stands for "prolific, highly commercial and professional". At the age of 80, the director launched his latest production, which is also his second comedy in a long row of action and historic films. "Poker" is a cinema adaptation of Adrian Lustig's theatre play with the same name, and focuses on four male friends, representatives for the social canvas: a doctor without a moral conscience, an unscrupulous politician, a chief of the local mafia, and a businessman who made a fortune in America. Made by MediaPro Pictures, 'Poker' looks at immorality and intrigues in politics, hinting at the fact that contemporary Romania is a day to day jungle where strings are pulled by those in power, so everything turns into a poker round, where those who have the right aces in their sleeve can win.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 2010
16 years ago
Runtime
1h 52m
112 minutes total
User Rating
4.6/10
Mixed (13 votes)
Language
RO
Original language
Country
Romania
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RO
Production Companies
- Media Pro Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Poker about?
In the history of Romanian cinema, Sergiu Nicolaescu's name stands for "prolific, highly commercial and professional". At the age of 80, the director launched his latest production, which is also h...
Who directed Poker?
Poker was directed by Sergiu Nicolaescu.
How long is Poker?
Poker has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
When was Poker released?
Poker was released on January 1, 2010 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Poker?
The main cast of Poker includes Vladimir Găitan, Horațiu Mălăele, Valentin Teodosiu, Ion Rițiu, Cătălina Grama.