The Great Solitary
1977, Romanian. Directed by Iulian Mihu.
Nicolae (George Motoi), the intelectual descendant of Moromete family, former communist apparatchik in the 50s, becomes a horticultor due to a political error, and refuses to have any social life, even if he is unhappy with his inactivity. The death of his partner makes him respond to the overtures of his old comrades. Based on the eponymous novel by Marin Preda.
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- 1h 39m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Romanian
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Cast & crew
- Iulian MihuDirector
- Toma Caragiuinginer agronom
- George Motoiinginerul horticultor Nicolae Moromete
- Florența Maneapictorița Simina Golea
- Gheorghe Dinicăprim-secretarul Comitetului Regional de Partid
- Ion Caramitrupictorul Victor Pătrașcu
- Petre Gheorghiupreședintele Sfatului Popular Comunal
- Jean Lorin Florescuinginer zootehnist
- Florina Luicanmama lui Moromete
- Florina CercelIlinca
- Florin Piersic Jr.copil
- Mircea ȘeptiliciTatăl Siminei
- Mihai MereuţăMoș Anghel
Details
- Released
- 25 September 1977
- Original title
- Marele singuratic
- Country
- Romania
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What The Great Solitary is based on
The Great Solitary is adapted from a novel.
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The Great Solitary (1977) was directed by Iulian Mihu and stars Toma Caragiu, George Motoi, Florența Manea.
What is The Great Solitary based on?
The Great Solitary is adapted from a novel.