Telegrams (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1960, Telegrams is a comedy film directed by Aurel Miheleș, running about 76 minutes.
What it’s about. Geared more for the home crowd with a good knowledge of their own history, this Romanian political comedy takes place at the turn of the 20th century, when two opposing factions are going at each other tooth and nail to win an election. One candidate is a staunch if not deluded conservative and the other is a radical liberal. Anticipating modern election campaigns by a good half a century, the two candidates decide that the best way to win is to sling as much mud as possible. Lacking the Internet and fifteen-second TV spots, they do the best they can -- they send each other virulent telegrams denouncing each other's personal failings.
Who’s in it. Telegrams stars Grigore Vasiliu-Birlic as Costachel Gudurau, Costache Antoniu as Avocatul statului, Jules Cazaban as Iordachel Gudurau and Alexandru Giugaru as Procurarul, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Telegrams has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Telegrams page.
If you liked it. Fans of Telegrams tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Telegrams (1960)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Telegrams change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Telegrams worth watching?
- Telegrams holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Telegrams?
- Telegrams stars Grigore Vasiliu-Birlic, Costache Antoniu, Jules Cazaban, Alexandru Giugaru and Nicky Atanasiu.
- When was Telegrams released?
- Telegrams was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.