A Lost Letter (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1977, A Lost Letter is a comedy film, running about 160 minutes.
What it’s about. The plot take place in 1883 in a small provincial town in Romania, where the corrupt establishment decide everything, including - of course - who will be the "elected" representative to the national Senate. A love letter from the bachelor mayor to the wife of the local party chief, gets lost and found by a drunk party supporter. The letter finds its way to the opposition party, which decide to use the letter by blackmailing the powerful local "camarilla", and to get his own man to represent the county. What follows is not easy to guess...
Who’s in it. A Lost Letter stars Ștefan Bănică as Ghita Pristanda, Aurel Cioranu as Drunk citizen, Octavian Cotescu as Nae Catavencu and Mircea Diaconu as Iordache Branzovenescu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, A Lost Letter has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Lost Letter page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Lost Letter tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Lost Letter (1977)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Lost Letter change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Lost Letter worth watching?
- A Lost Letter holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Lost Letter?
- A Lost Letter stars Ștefan Bănică, Aurel Cioranu, Octavian Cotescu, Mircea Diaconu and Petre Gheorghiu.
- When was A Lost Letter released?
- A Lost Letter was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 160 minutes.