Păcală
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.
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Sebastian Papaiani
Păcală
Mariella Petrescu
Păcălița
Ștefan Mihăilescu-Brăila
The Forester
Vasilica Tastaman
Forester's Wife
Octavian Cotescu
The Collector
Mariana Mihuț
Collector's Wife
Aurel Cioranu
Ion
Cosma Brașoveanu
Gheorghe
Tanți Cocea
Păcală's Mother
Ion Besoiu
Thieves Leader
Ștefan Bănică
Thin Bandit
Ovid Teodorescu
Fat Bandit
Geo Saizescu
The Judge
Nucu Păunescu
The Innkeeper
Ileana Stana Ionescu
Judge's Wife
Dorina Lazăr
The Alewife
Mihai Mereuţă
Drummer 1
Jorj Voicu
Executioner
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Geo Saizescu
- Screenplay & Story
- Dumitru Radu Popescu, Geo Saizescu
- Original Score
- Radu Șerban
- Original Title
- Păcală
- Country of Origin
- Romania
- Spoken Languages
- Romanian
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Production Studios
- Casa de Filme 5
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Geo Saizescu
Dumitru Radu Popescu, Geo Saizescu
Radu Șerban
Margareta Anescu
Vasilica Istrate
Department Leadership Roster
Dumitru Radu Popescu
Writer
Geo Saizescu
Writer
Vasilica Istrate
Producer
Geo Saizescu
Director
Margareta Anescu
Editor
Ileana Oroveanu
Costume Design
Virgil Moise
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Păcală.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Păcală
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 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.
Who directed Păcală?
Păcală was directed by Geo Saizescu.
Who stars in Păcală?
The principal cast of Păcală includes Sebastian Papaiani, Mariella Petrescu, Ștefan Mihăilescu-Brăila, Vasilica Tastaman, Octavian Cotescu.
When was Păcală released and how long is it?
Păcală was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 2h 2m.
Who composed the musical score for Păcală?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Păcală was composed by Radu Șerban.