The Actor and the Savages (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 8.2
Released in 1975, The Actor and the Savages is a comedy, drama and family film directed by Manole Marcus, running about 150 minutes.
What it’s about. Toma Caragiu plays Costica Caratase character inspired by the personality of the great actor Constantin Tanase. The action takes place in the interwar period and focuses on the conflict between actor and Iron Guard movement ("savages") offended by a satirizes artistic performances. Film question the artist's freedom of expression and the danger posed by his involvement in social issues existing in a dictatorship world.
Who’s in it. The Actor and the Savages stars Toma Caragiu as Costică Caratase, Mircea Albulescu as Ionel Fridman, Margareta Pogonat as Elvira Caratase and Ion Besoiu as Guță Popescu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.2/10, The Actor and the Savages 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 Actor and the Savages page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Actor and the Savages tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Actor and the Savages (1975)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Actor and the Savages change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Actor and the Savages worth watching?
- The Actor and the Savages holds an audience score of 8.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Actor and the Savages?
- The Actor and the Savages stars Toma Caragiu, Mircea Albulescu, Margareta Pogonat, Ion Besoiu and Mircea Diaconu.
- When was The Actor and the Savages released?
- The Actor and the Savages was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 150 minutes.