Last Night of Love (1980)
Last night of love. First night of war.
In 1916, shortly before Romania's entry in World War One Romanian Army Lieutenant Tudor Gheorghiu is posted to a border patrol unit on Romania's border with Austria-Hungary. Not receiving any news from his wife he persuades the commanding officer, Captain Dimiu, to allow him a short leave to visit his wife. Tudor married Lena two years before but was very jealous and suspected her of infidelity. When his grandfather dies Tudor inherits most of the fortune. Gigolo lawyer Andrei Nicolau is the executor of the will. He also is the man who lustfully desires Tudor's beautiful wife. A contest for Lena's love begins. Romania is plunged into WW1 and ironically Tudor receives his junior Lieutenant commission in the same regiment where gigolo lawyer Nicolau serves as a Major. Their destinies seem intertwined.
Cast
- Vladimir Găitan - Lieutenant Tudor Gheorghiu
- Joanna Pacula - Lena Gheorghiu
- Sergiu Nicolaescu - Lawyer / Major Nicolau
- Sebastian Papaiani - Lieutenant Orghidan
- Ion Besoiu - Colonel Constantinescu
- Gheorghe Dinică - Constantin Mavrodin
- Colea Răutu - Army doctor Captain Floroiu
- Ernest Maftei - Granpa Luca Mavrodin
- George Mihăiță - Army orderly Sgt. Zamfir
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Last Night of Love about?
- In 1916, shortly before Romania's entry in World War One Romanian Army Lieutenant Tudor Gheorghiu is posted to a border patrol unit on Romania's border with Austria-Hungary. Not receiving any news from his wife he persuades the commanding officer, Captain Dimiu, to allow him a short leave to visit his wife. Tudor married Lena two years before but was very jealous and suspected her of infidelity. When his grandfather dies Tudor inherits most of the fortune. Gigolo lawyer Andrei Nicolau is the executor of the will. He also is the man who lustfully desires Tudor's beautiful wife. A contest for Lena's love begins. Romania is plunged into WW1 and ironically Tudor receives his junior Lieutenant commission in the same regiment where gigolo lawyer Nicolau serves as a Major. Their destinies seem intertwined.
- Who directed Last Night of Love?
- Last Night of Love was directed by Sergiu Nicolaescu.
- Who stars in Last Night of Love?
- Last Night of Love stars Vladimir Găitan, Joanna Pacula, Sergiu Nicolaescu, Sebastian Papaiani, Ion Besoiu, Gheorghe Dinică.
- How long is Last Night of Love?
- Last Night of Love has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is Last Night of Love?
- Last Night of Love is a Drama, War film.
- Where was Last Night of Love produced?
- Last Night of Love was produced in Germany, Romania.