The Death of Mr. Lazarescu
Moartea domnului Lăzărescu
“A black comedy with serious side effects.”
Synopsis
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.
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THE DEATH OF MISTER LAZARESCU by Cristi Puiu (2005) - Official International TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-03-23
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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
Dragoș Bucur
Mișu
Mimi Brănescu
Doctor Mirică
Dan Chiriac
Trial Medic at University Hospital
Dorian Boguță
Paramedic
Mihai Brătilă
Dr. Breslașu
Robert Bumbes
Robert
Mirela Cioabă
Marioara
Laura Creț
Bogdan Dumitrache
Alexandru Fifea
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 24, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$390K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$216K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.55x
-$174K deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cristi Puiu
- Screenplay & Story
- Răzvan Rădulescu, Cristi Puiu
- Original Score
- Andreea Păduraru
- Original Title
- Moartea domnului Lăzărescu
- Country of Origin
- Romania
- Spoken Languages
- Romanian
- Runtime
- 2h 34m
- Production Budget
- $390K
- Worldwide Gross
- $216K
- Production Studios
- Mandragora
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cristi Puiu
Răzvan Rădulescu, Cristi Puiu
Andreea Păduraru
Oleg Mutu
Dana Bunescu
Bobby Păunescu, Anca Puiu, Alexandru Munteanu
Department Leadership Roster
Cristi Puiu
Director
Cristina Paula Ana Barbu
Costume Design
Răzvan Rădulescu
Writer
Cristi Puiu
Writer
Bobby Păunescu
Producer
Anca Puiu
Producer
Oleg Mutu
Director of Photography
Dana Bunescu
Editor
Cristina Paula Ana Barbu
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Death of Mr. Lazarescu
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What is The Death of Mr. Lazarescu about?
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.
Who directed The Death of Mr. Lazarescu?
The Death of Mr. Lazarescu was directed by Cristi Puiu.
Who stars in The Death of Mr. Lazarescu?
The principal cast of The Death of Mr. Lazarescu includes Ion Fiscuteanu, Luminița Gheorghiu, Doru Ana, Monica Bîrlădeanu, Alina Berzunțeanu.
When was The Death of Mr. Lazarescu released and how long is it?
The Death of Mr. Lazarescu was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 2h 34m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Death of Mr. Lazarescu?
The Death of Mr. Lazarescu had a reported production budget of $390K and grossed $216K at the worldwide box office (0.55 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Death of Mr. Lazarescu?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Death of Mr. Lazarescu was composed by Andreea Păduraru.