Chuck Norris vs Communism · LeviOsa

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Chuck Norris vs Communism · LeviOsa

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DocumentaryHistory1h 20m

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Storyline

In late eighties, in Ceausescu's Romania, a black market VHS bootlegger and a courageous female translator brought the magic of Western films to the Romanian people and sowed the seeds of a revolution.

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Toppling Communist Oppression

Toppling Communist Oppression

Details

DirectorIlinca Calugareanu

ReleasedNov 12, 2015

StatusReleased

Original languageRomanian

Budget

$850K

Revenue

Not disclosed

Parental guide0CH

Studios

Impact Partners

Vernon Films

Passion Pictures

RatPac Documentary Films

4 Proof Film

Openvizor

Cast

Irina Margareta Nistor

Self

Teodor Zamfir

Self

Mircea Cojocaru

Self

Vlad Craioveanu

Self

Mihai Dobrovolschi

Self

Adrian Sitaru

Self

Paul Stefanescu

Self

Alexandru Eremia

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Dan Alexandru

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Mihnea Mihalache-Fiastru

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Mariana Comanaru

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Voichita Toader

Self

Reviews

7 reviews · 6 critics

6 fresh · 0 rotten

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Scott Foundas

RTVarietyFeb 6, 2015

Stylish, breezily entertaining documentary explores the little-known role played by Hollywood movies - and one heroic film dubber - in toppling Romanian communism.

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Jorge Ignacio Castillo

RTThe Canadian CrewJan 30, 2020

This doc is a testament to the power of community.

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Jennifer Heaton

RTAlternative LensNov 2, 2018

Chuck Norris vs. Communism shines a light on a little known part of history and illuminates how the power of cinema can inspire a nation ...

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Alison Rowat

RTThe Herald (Scotland)Aug 23, 2018

Ilinca Calugareanu's documentary does a superb job of tracing how the movement grew from a few film lovers to almost an entire nation, rebelling in one of the few ways they could, one Chuck Norris film or Dirty Dancing at a time.

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Title

Chuck Norris vs Communism

Released

Nov 12, 2015

Rated

0

Region of Origin

Germany, Romania

Original Audio

Romanian

Runtime

1h 20m

Status

Released

Studios

Impact Partners, Vernon Films

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