The Kidnapping of the Maidens

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Audience Score
70
The Kidnapping of the Maidens
NR 1 hr 35 minAdventure, ActionThe Outlaws Collection PosterPart of The Outlaws Collection
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In 19th century Wallachia war-bands of Ottoman Turks from across the Danube river raid Wallachia with impunity, while Wallachia's Phanariote rulers don't oppose them.
StarringEmanoil PetruţMarga BarbuGeorge Constantin
DirectorDinu Cocea
WritersDinu CoceaMihai OprișEugen Barbu

Movie Details

Original Language:Romanian
Production Companies:Studioul Cinematografic București

The Outlaws Collection

Six Romanian films directed by Dinu Cocea and based on Eugen Barbu scripts set during the 18th century in the mountains of Wallachia, about a band of outlaws aiming to undermine the rule of the Phanariots and the Ottomans. The story evolves around the two stepbrothers who lead this band, Sarbu and Amza, with their complex and violent relationship.