The Hundred Lei Bill (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1973, The Hundred Lei Bill is a drama and romance film directed by Mircea Săucan, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. Arguing with his parents, Petre, a teenager, moves at his bigger brother, Andrei, a successful actor. There he meets Dora, one of his brother's young fans. When Andrei gives the girl his attention, Petre feels abandoned and runs away without even taking the hundred lei bill his brother had given him. A car runs Petre down. When he learns about this tragic accident, Andrei realizes - while watching his own smiling face in a musical on TV - that underneath his glittering success, he lives an empty life.
Who’s in it. The Hundred Lei Bill stars Ion Dichiseanu as Andrei Pantea, Dan Nuțu as Petre, Violeta Andrei as Maria and Ilarion Ciobanu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Hundred Lei Bill has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Hundred Lei Bill page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hundred Lei Bill tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Hundred Lei Bill (1973)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Hundred Lei Bill change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Hundred Lei Bill worth watching?
- The Hundred Lei Bill holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Hundred Lei Bill?
- The Hundred Lei Bill stars Ion Dichiseanu, Dan Nuțu, Violeta Andrei, Ilarion Ciobanu and Ileana Popovici.
- When was The Hundred Lei Bill released?
- The Hundred Lei Bill was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.