Blackmail (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1981, Blackmail is a comedy, thriller and crime film directed by Geo Saizescu, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. A gang falsifies college degrees and sells them. They also help their careers, so that later they can blackmail them to obtain industrial espionage.
Who’s in it. Blackmail stars Ileana Stana Ionescu as Minerva Tutovan, Sebastian Papaiani as Vasile Dobrescu, Silviu Stănculescu as Dr. Vlase and Ioana Bulcă as Maria Dumitrescu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Blackmail 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 Blackmail page.
If you liked it. Fans of Blackmail tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Blackmail (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Blackmail change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Blackmail worth watching?
- Blackmail holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Blackmail?
- Blackmail stars Ileana Stana Ionescu, Sebastian Papaiani, Silviu Stănculescu, Ioana Bulcă and Enikõ Szilágyi.
- When was Blackmail released?
- Blackmail was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.