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Uncle Marin: The Billionaire

Original title: Nea Marin miliardar
1979 · 1 h 28 min
Directed by Sergiu Nicolaescu · Romania · Balkan Cinema
Comedy

Cast

Amza Pellea Draga Olteanu Matei Jean Constantin Ștefan Mihăilescu-Brăila Sebastian Papaiani Puiu Calinescu

Plot

At a swanky hotel in a Black Sea resort, Gogu, one of the hotel employees, meets his uncle Marin, an Oltenian peasant who has come to visit. Gogu says he can sneak Marin into the hotel, as one of the rooms is empty awaiting the arrival of an American billionaire, Mr. Juvett. Marin is amazed by the revealing clothing worn by women at the resort, while the hotel guests are fascinated by his quaint peasant costume.

Sinekatalog’s take

A fish-out-of-water comedy in which a rustic peasant is smuggled into a seaside luxury hotel and mistaken for someone grand. The humor comes from culture clash and a beloved lead performance. A fondly remembered Romanian crowd-pleaser, good for viewers who enjoy gentle class satire.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

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Ratings

IMDb: 8.3 / 10 (4,225 votes)
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