Beyond the Sands (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 1974, Beyond the Sands is a drama film directed by Radu Gabrea, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Bad luck and bad judgment follow two generations of men in this Rumanian tragedy, set in the World War II era. Ion (Dan Nutu) seeks to find out why many years ago his father was falsely accused of being a communist, an accusation which led to his execution. He discovers that his father's mistress, now married to a wealthy man, made the accusation for money, as she was deathly afraid of poverty. Ion's own girlfriend seems to be similarly concerned about issues of livelihood, and abandons him for a richer suitor. Frustrated and angry, he burns down these couple's houses and takes up with some anti-communist arms smugglers.
Who’s in it. Beyond the Sands stars Dan Nuțu as Niculai / Ion Mohreanu, George Constantin as Nae Caramet, Mircea Albulescu as Che Andrei and Emil Botta as Printul Ipsilanti, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, Beyond the Sands has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Beyond the Sands page.
If you liked it. Fans of Beyond the Sands tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Beyond the Sands (1974)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Beyond the Sands change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Beyond the Sands worth watching?
- Beyond the Sands holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Beyond the Sands?
- Beyond the Sands stars Dan Nuțu, George Constantin, Mircea Albulescu, Emil Botta and Gina Patrichi.
- When was Beyond the Sands released?
- Beyond the Sands was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.