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Uncle Marin, the Billionaire

1979 · 88 min Comedy
8.0 / 10 · TMDB

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. In the hotel room, Marin is perplexed by the various gadgets. Meanwhile, the gangsters learn that Juvett has arrived at the hotel. Juvett is the father of the kidnapped girl, and is coming to pass over a million dollar ransom. A rival gang, who know about the kidnapping, plan to take the ransom for themselves. They follow Marin, believing him to be Juvett.

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Original Title Nea Mărin miliardar
Year 1979
Country Romania
Genre Comedy
Director Sergiu Nicolaescu
Runtime 88 min.
Rating TMDB: 8.0/10 (43 votes)

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The film constructs its comedy from the clash between rustic simplicity and resort glamour, using this contrast for gentle social observation. It relies on recognizable archetypes and the escalating absurdity born from the gangsters' case of mistaken identity.

What lingers after the credits is the charm of a light, ironic farce where a simple misunderstanding spirals into an entertaining chaos. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Sergiu Nicolaescu

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With a relaxed smile among friends, to savor the subtle Romanian humor and the nostalgic Black Sea resort vibe.

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