Pintea (1976): cast, story & where to watch

1976 · Film · ★ 8

Pintea poster

Released in 1976, Pintea is an action and history film directed by Mircea Moldovan, running about 94 minutes.

What it’s about. The movie is set in 18th century Maramureș region of Romania. The Romanian officer Grigore Pintea return to his village and finds out that his parents were killed, and other villagers were tortured because they protested against the unfair treatment of Bartolok Graff. He deserts the Austrian army and he becomes an outlaw. He is joined by many peasants and so his band manages to occupy 2 fortresses.

Who’s in it. Pintea stars Florin Piersic as Grigore Pintea, Nae Mazilu as Irimie, Constantin Diplan as Corbu and Aristide Teică as Bălan, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Pintea sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pintea page.

If you liked it. Fans of Pintea tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Pintea (1976)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Pintea change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Pintea worth watching?
Pintea holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Pintea?
Pintea stars Florin Piersic, Nae Mazilu, Constantin Diplan, Aristide Teică and Maria Ploae.
When was Pintea released?
Pintea was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.