Glissando (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1982, Glissando is a drama film directed by Mircea Daneliuc, running about 165 minutes.
What it’s about. In a devastating story rife with visual metaphors, Romanian director Mircea Daneliuc traces the slow mental disintegration of a confirmed gambler, using his disorder as an allusion to a greater national and social disorder. Set in the 1930s, the middle-class gambler meets an elderly man who seems to bring him good luck at the gaming tables. Rather than treasure his friendship and the good fortune it brings, the gambler takes advantage of his friend, and by his actions drives the man to suicide. Unable to reconcile his own mental demons, the gambler wanders through the house of his dead friend, and his experiences there only serve to unsettle his mind more and more and more. In the last reels of the film, the fantasies of the hero's deranged mind take over.
Who’s in it. Glissando stars Ştefan Iordache as Ion Teodorescu, Tora Vasilescu as Nina, Petre Simionescu as Iorgu Ordeanu and Mitică Popescu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Glissando 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 Glissando page.
If you liked it. Fans of Glissando tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Glissando (1982)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Glissando change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Glissando worth watching?
- Glissando holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Glissando?
- Glissando stars Ştefan Iordache, Tora Vasilescu, Petre Simionescu, Mitică Popescu and Tamara Creţulescu.
- When was Glissando released?
- Glissando was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 165 minutes.