The Stake and the Flame (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 8.3
Released in 1980, The Stake and the Flame is a war film directed by Adrian Petringenaru, running about 109 minutes.
What it’s about. The young Alexandru Bota, a former Romanian volunteer in Garibaldi's army, joins the secret organization "Order of the Rose" which initiates an action meant to lead to the liberation of the peoples from the Habsburg tyranny. One of the leaders of the order violates the agreement established with Prince Cuza and plots the assassination of Prime Minister Barbu Catargiu, in order to initiate an outbreak of war on Romanian territory.
Who’s in it. The Stake and the Flame stars Ion Caramitru as Bota, Florin Piersic as Alexandru Ioan Cuza, Teofil Vâlcu as Barbu Catargiu and Ilarion Ciobanu as col. Cristescu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.3/10, The Stake and the Flame 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 The Stake and the Flame page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Stake and the Flame tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Stake and the Flame (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Stake and the Flame change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Stake and the Flame worth watching?
- The Stake and the Flame holds an audience score of 8.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Stake and the Flame?
- The Stake and the Flame stars Ion Caramitru, Florin Piersic, Teofil Vâlcu, Ilarion Ciobanu and Simona Măicănescu.
- When was The Stake and the Flame released?
- The Stake and the Flame was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.