The Bet_
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.
Starring
Iurie Darie, Draga Olteanu Matei, Angela Similea
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Bet was released 41 years ago in 1985.
Overview
Based on a 19th century tale, this self-referential fantasy, complete with musical and animated interludes plus a cast of fairytale characters, tells the sto...
The Bet is a Family, Fantasy, Music film with a runtime of 1h 39m.
CAST (10)
Iurie Darie
Thief
Draga Olteanu Matei
Old Woman
Angela Similea
Fairy
Florin Piersic
King of Dragons
Constantin Fugașin
Prince Charming
Radu Gheorghe
Musician
Ion Lucian
Old Man
AM
Anca Mihăescu
Girl
Virginia Mirea
Ileana Cosânzeana
Jorj Voicu
Circur Performer
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
99 min (1h 39m)
Country
RO
Rating
6.3/10 (7 votes)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Bet about?
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.
How long is The Bet?
The Bet has a runtime of 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Who stars in The Bet?
The cast of The Bet includes Iurie Darie, Draga Olteanu Matei, Angela Similea, Florin Piersic, Constantin Fugașin.
What is the rating of The Bet?
The Bet has a rating of 6.3 out of 10 based on 7 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Family
Fantasy
Music
