Ceausescu: Behind the Myth
Synopsis
Veteran journalist and author Edward Behr spent a year investigating the rise and fall of Nicolae Ceausescu. Executed on Christmas Day 1989, Ceausescu was once a hero to his own people, and in the west. Behr's film reveals the truth behind the myth, in a tale of megalomania, farce, and horror.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Gheorghe Apostrol
Self
Emil Bobu
Self
George H. W. Bush
Self (archive footage)
Jimmy Carter
Self (archive footage)
Elena Ceaușescu
Self (archive footage)
Nicolae Ceaușescu
Self (archive footage)
Nicu Ceausescu
Self (archive footage)
Valentin Ceausescu
Self (archive footage)
Zoia Ceausescu
Self
Sergiu Celac
Self
Alexander Dubček
Self
Florin Fugaru
Self
David Funderburk
Self
Gheorghe Gheorghiu-Dej
Self (archive footage)
Valéry Giscard d'Estaing
Self
Mikhail Gorbachev
Self (archive footage)
Vasile Ilie
Self
William Luers
Self
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward Behr
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward Behr
- Original Score
- Malcolm Clark
- Original Title
- Ceausescu: Behind the Myth
- Country of Origin
- France, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Romanian
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- BBC, La Cinq
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward Behr
Edward Behr
Malcolm Clark
Bob Ferris, Roger Moffatt
Anthony Geffen
Department Leadership Roster
Bob Ferris
Editor
Anthony Geffen
Producer
Edward Behr
Writer
Edward Behr
Director
Roger Moffatt
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Ceausescu: Behind the Myth.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Ceausescu: Behind the Myth.
list17
More Like Ceausescu: Behind the Myth
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ceausescu: Behind the Myth
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ceausescu: Behind the Myth about?
Veteran journalist and author Edward Behr spent a year investigating the rise and fall of Nicolae Ceausescu. Executed on Christmas Day 1989, Ceausescu was once a hero to his own people, and in the west. Behr's film reveals the truth behind the myth, in a tale of megalomania, farce, and horror.
Who directed Ceausescu: Behind the Myth?
Ceausescu: Behind the Myth was directed by Edward Behr.
Who stars in Ceausescu: Behind the Myth?
The principal cast of Ceausescu: Behind the Myth includes Gheorghe Apostrol, Emil Bobu, George H. W. Bush, Jimmy Carter, Elena Ceaușescu.
When was Ceausescu: Behind the Myth released and how long is it?
Ceausescu: Behind the Myth was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Ceausescu: Behind the Myth?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ceausescu: Behind the Myth was composed by Malcolm Clark.