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The Bet

6.519851h 39mMovieFamilyFantasyMusic

Based on a 19th century tale, this self-referential fantasy, complete with musical and animated interludes plus a cast of fairytale characters, tells the story of a bet between an old man and a fairy over a bag with two gold coins.

DirectorIon Popescu-Gopo
WritersIon Popescu-Gopo·Ion Creangă
ProducerVasile Neagoe

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Cast · Directed by Ion Popescu-Gopo

IDIurie Darie
Iurie Darie
Thief
DMDraga Olteanu Matei
Draga Olteanu Matei
Old Woman
ASAngela Similea
Angela Similea
Fairy
FPFlorin Piersic
Florin Piersic
King of Dragons
CFConstantin Fugașin
Constantin Fugașin
Prince Charming
RGRadu Gheorghe
Radu Gheorghe
Musician
ILIon Lucian
Ion Lucian
Old Man
AM
Anca Mihăescu
Girl
VMVirginia Mirea
Virginia Mirea
Ileana Cosânzeana
JVJorj Voicu
Jorj Voicu
Circur Performer

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The Bet — streaming FAQ

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The Bet hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around April 22, 1985. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.