Wer ist der Milliardär? (1979): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1979, Wer ist der Milliardär? is a komödie film directed by Sergiu Nicolaescu, running about 88 minutes.

What it’s about. At a swanky hotel in a Black Sea resort, Gogu, one of the hotel employees, meets his uncle Marin, an Oltenian peasant who has come to visit. Gogu says he can sneak Marin into the hotel, as one of the rooms is empty awaiting the arrival of an American billionaire, Mr. Juvett. Marin is amazed by the revealing clothing worn by women at the resort, while the hotel guests are fascinated by his quaint peasant costume. In the hotel room, Marin is perplexed by the various gadgets. Meanwhile, the gangsters learn that Juvett has arrived at the hotel. Juvett is the father of the kidnapped girl, and is coming to pass over a million dollar ransom. A rival gang, who know about the kidnapping, plan to take the ransom for themselves. They follow Marin, believing him to be Juvett.

Who’s in it. Wer ist der Milliardär? stars Amza Pellea as Nea Mărin / Mr. Juvett, Sebastian Papaiani as Gogu, Mircea Albulescu as banditul care a răpit fata and Colea Răutu as directorul hotelului, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.1/10, Wer ist der Milliardär? sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wer ist der Milliardär? page.

If you liked it. Fans of Wer ist der Milliardär? tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Das Leben ist schön and Fight Club.