Mercenaries' Trap (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 6.9

Released in 1982, Mercenaries' Trap is an adventure and war film directed by Sergiu Nicolaescu, running about 109 minutes.
What it’s about. The movie is based on a true story from the end of WWI, in Transylvania. A nobleman who owned some land in Transylvania returns home to find a part of his fortune burned to ashes during late 1918 when power was trasfered from AustroHungary to Romania. Looking for revenge, he ordered the killing of innocent Romanian peasants from a neighbouring village, which he suspected to be guilty for the losses he suffered. A Romanian officer from Romanian Transylvanian Volunteers Corp, decides to help the villagers to face the menace of the nobleman
Who’s in it. Mercenaries' Trap stars Gheorghe Cozorici as Baron Von Görtz, Mircea Albulescu as Captain Luca, Amza Pellea as Frank and Corneliu Gîrbea as Genovese Mercenary, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Mercenaries' Trap 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 Mercenaries' Trap page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mercenaries' Trap tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mercenaries' Trap (1982)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mercenaries' Trap change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mercenaries' Trap worth watching?
- Mercenaries' Trap holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mercenaries' Trap?
- Mercenaries' Trap stars Gheorghe Cozorici, Mircea Albulescu, Amza Pellea, Corneliu Gîrbea and Sergiu Nicolaescu.
- When was Mercenaries' Trap released?
- Mercenaries' Trap was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.