Personal Info
Birth date
1912-11-28 (112 Years)
Day of death
2008-05-13
Gender
Male
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
Limbenii Noi, Bălţi, Moldova
Also known as
Colea Răutu
Коля Рэуту
Коля Реуту
Colea Răutu
Biography
Colea Răutu (18 November 1912 – 13 May 2008) was a Romanian actor, born in Bălţi (Russian Empire, now Republic of Moldova). He participated in more than fifty movies and TV series, among other the western film Apachen, the Romanian TV series Toate pînzele sus, and the prize-winning film Răscoala. Description above from the Wikipedia article Colea Răutu, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Filmography
Full Sail
9.2
Overview:
Full Sail is a TV series aired on Romanian National Television (TVR), based on the eponymous novel by Radu Tudoran. The series follow the adventures of two friends, the Romanian Anton Lupan and the French Pierre Vaillant. Anton Lupan tries to find the L'Esperance schooner, which belonged to them, wiyhout knowing that it was a victim of a pirate attack. But he hopes in particular to find Pierre, so they can start on a trip to an uncharted land, which they attempted several times to explore unsuccessfully. He found the ship, but his friend was nowhere to be found. Anton was forced to leave on a trip across Atlantic, to Tierra del Fuego.The Leatherstocking Tales
6.8
Overview:
German miniseries based upon the novel, The Last of the Mohicans.Apache
5.4
Overview:
The story of Ulzana, an Apache chief who has reached a rapprochement with the local Mexican population and generously extends it to whites who travel through the territory. His people have become inured to the treacherous ways of the white man, however, and are now reliant on them for booze, 'relief flour' and beef steak.The Last Bullet
8.2
Overview:
A continuation of a story started in the drama "With Clean Hands" (1972). Commissioner Miclovan's last cartridge is still hot in the pocket of Roman. Left without Miclovan's support, dead in action, Commissioner Roman wants to see his murderer, a very powerful local mafia and smuggler, Mr. Semaca, acquitted by the court for lack of evidence, punished. But before dealing with Semaca, Roman receives a new mission, this time undercover: the capture of a German spy still active in the country, suspected to be hiding in a monastery. In this mission, Commissioner Roman also has a helper, Oarca, a former underwriter who proves good at everything and especially at car chases on serpentine...Uncle Marin, the Billionaire
8.1
Overview:
At a swanky hotel in a Black Sea resort, Gogu, one of the hotel employees, meets his uncle Marin, an Oltenian peasant who has come to visit. Gogu says he can sneak Marin into the hotel, as one of the rooms is empty awaiting the arrival of an American billionaire, Mr. Juvett. Marin is amazed by the revealing clothing worn by women at the resort, while the hotel guests are fascinated by his quaint peasant costume. In the hotel room, Marin is perplexed by the various gadgets. Meanwhile, the gangsters learn that Juvett has arrived at the hotel. Juvett is the father of the kidnapped girl, and is coming to pass over a million dollar ransom. A rival gang, who know about the kidnapping, plan to take the ransom for themselves. They follow Marin, believing him to be Juvett.Michael the Brave
7.2
Overview:
An epic fresco depicting the reign (1593-1601) of Mihai Pătrașcu (better known as "Mihai Viteazul" / "Michael the Brave"), the famous prince who united the three provinces: Transalpine Vallachia, Transylvania and Moldavia, into the country of Romania, at the end of the 16th century (1599-1601) against the opposition of the Ottoman and Austrian Empires, this movie features large scale battle scenes mixed with political intrigues, murderous treachery, and family drama.Ulzana
4.8
Overview:
This rather unconventional Western movie is set in the middle of the 19th century in Arizona. The film portrays an Indian tribe, the Mimbreno Appacheans, who are celebrating their Thanksgiving, building an irrigation plant, carrying on commerce, and trying to settle down in a rather constricted territory. But the confrontation with the white Americans changes their situation as the mercantile "gentlemen" want to prevent the Indian tribe to become independent from the white men′s business practices. Thus, they destroy the irrigation plant and chase the Indian tribe in an inhospitable territory where they cannot survive. Led by their chief Ulzana, the Appacheans thus start a bitter fight to preserve their habitat.Atkins
4.3
Overview:
A Western set in the US around the turn of the century. Atkins leaves the city to return to the valley where he formerly lived. There he meets Native Americans who learn to trust him. They ask Atkins to buy weapons for them. On his journey Atkins meets Morris, whose interest in mineral resources puts Atkins loyalty to the Native Americans to the test.Michael, the Dog That Sang
7
Overview:
The adventures of the Irish terrier Michael began the moment he ran to the shore during a walk. Here he was picked up by the steward of the schooner McCambo, Dag Daughtry. Dag decided to sell the purebred dog at the nearest port, secretly brought Michael onto the schooner and hid him in his cabin. Michael was given another name. He became very attached to his new owner, with whom he would have to go through many happy and sad days, break up after a series of dramatic events and meet again.Last Night of Love
5.7
Overview:
In 1916, shortly before Romania's entry in World War One Romanian Army Lieutenant Tudor Gheorghiu is posted to a border patrol unit on Romania's border with Austria-Hungary. Not receiving any news from his wife he persuades the commanding officer, Captain Dimiu, to allow him a short leave to visit his wife. Tudor married Lena two years before but was very jealous and suspected her of infidelity. When his grandfather dies Tudor inherits most of the fortune. Gigolo lawyer Andrei Nicolau is the executor of the will. He also is the man who lustfully desires Tudor's beautiful wife. A contest for Lena's love begins. Romania is plunged into WW1 and ironically Tudor receives his junior Lieutenant commission in the same regiment where gigolo lawyer Nicolau serves as a Major. Their destinies seem intertwined.The Duel
7.35
Overview:
Officer Moldovan must solve the case of a robbery. Credit Central Bank was robbed fast and hard by a gang of professionals. Moldovan is trying to catch the man behind Rica Pasarin, the gang leader, by using his brother, who is a pickpocket thief.Stephen the Great: Vaslui 1475
8.2
Overview:
In 1475 when Stephen the Great, ruler of Moldavia is facing an invading Ottoman army of 120 000 men, the fate of Christian Europe largely depends on the battle's outcome.The Immortals
7.7
Overview:
It's the story of a few men that wonder across Europe trying to come home and rebuild what Mihai Viteazul called "Romanian dream".The Poseidon Explosion
6.4
Overview:
A group of firefighters discover explosives on an abandoned ship which threatens the local cityFor Motherland
8.286
Overview:
In 1877 during the Russo-Turkish war the Kingdom of Romania joins the war on Russia's side and declares its independence from the Ottoman Empire.Revenge
8.2
Overview:
"Revansa" (Revenge) appeared not so long after the preview movie of the series, "Un comisar acuza" (The Police Inspector Calls). In this sequel we meet up with police inspector Tudor Moldovan, once again, who wasn't actually killed and who has returned to put an end to Paraipan's actions once and for all. When Paraipan kidnaps Moldovan's kid, the police inspector makes up his mind to punish Paraipan and his bosses and to finish off the fascist movement, lead by Zavoianu and his allies. Together with the communist that fight to gain power, Moldovan takes out his enemies one by one.The Revenge of the Outlaws
6.8
Overview:
Second of 2 films set during the 18th century in the mountains of Wallachia, about a band of outlaws aiming to undermine the rule of the Phanariots and the Ottomans. The story evolves around the two stepbrothers who lead this band, Sarbu and Amza, with their complex and violent relationship.The Uprising
6.8
Overview:
After years of deplorable conditions of poverty and injustice, peasants revolt against the landowners, the social elite, and police in this routine social drama. A peasant woman is raped by a lecherous wealthy lesbian, and chaos breaks out in the rural areas where the poor suffer the most from the oppressive social and economic conditions.Mireasma ploilor târzii
6
Overview:
Paul Vasiliu, a geologist, returns to his native village. Excavating for irrigation works gives him the opportunity to discover some valuable minerals. Now he has to convince the villagers to postpone theirs lifelong dream of having irrigations in their fields to examine if the mineral deposits are economically viable. A common communist propaganda item of those times.Uncertain Roads
6
Overview:
Octavian Borcea, a middle aged peasant, goes through a social crisis when he decides to re-marry with a widower. He visits all his 5 children, then he returns in the village, where he burned his bridges.Hot Days
4.5
Overview:
In summer 1975 at the Constanța Shipyard, director Mihai Coman pushes to cast a massive ship propeller in-house, facing technical failures, internal resistance, and political hesitation. As the casting repeatedly breaks and deadlines loom, he must overcome engineering hurdles and personal sacrifices to see the vessel launched with the home-forged propeller.The Kidnapping of the Maidens
7
Overview:
In 19th century Wallachia war-bands of Ottoman Turks from across the Danube river raid Wallachia with impunity, while Wallachia's Phanariote rulers don't oppose them.The Outlaws
7.7
Overview:
First of 2 films set during the 18th century in the mountains of Wallachia, about a band of outlaws aiming to undermine the rule of the Phanariots and the Ottomans. The story evolves around the two stepbrothers who lead this band, Sarbu and Amza, with their complex and violent relationship.The Martens Brothers
7.5
Overview:
Historical movie based on the "The Martens Brothers" (Romanian: Frații Jderi) novel. Ionut is the youngest son of Commissar Jder, a trusted man of Stephen the Great. He falls in love with Nasta, the daughter of a boyar, and competes for her affections with Alexăndrel, the ruler's own son. His longing for Nasta gives impetus to Ionuț, who, together with his brothers, puts his life at the service of Moldavia.Accident
7
Overview:
Three young man run in the rain with a borrowed car. The first accident, whose victim is a girl, gives the signal for a race through the city to escape the police crews. Race ends tragically, with another serious incident, even one victim is involved. The only way out is escape. The film shows the psychological transformation of fugitives, in their desperate attempt to evade the consequences and pressures of their conscience.Proud Heritage
7
Overview:
After 1394 King Mircea the Elder, ruler of Wallachia, ponders the eventual consequences of a military alliance with the Poles versus one with the Turks.Mercenaries' Trap
7.3
Overview:
The movie is based on a true story from the end of WWI, in Transylvania. A nobleman who owned some land in Transylvania returns home to find a part of his fortune burned to ashes during late 1918 when power was trasfered from AustroHungary to Romania. Looking for revenge, he ordered the killing of innocent Romanian peasants from a neighbouring village, which he suspected to be guilty for the losses he suffered. A Romanian officer from Romanian Transylvanian Volunteers Corp, decides to help the villagers to face the menace of the noblemanActing
1993The Earth's Most Beloved Son as Traian Petrini
1989Proud Heritage as Unknown
1988The Miracle as Grigore Mîrza
1986The Gold Diggers as Kema
1985Atkins as Der Alte
1985The Last Assault as Sgt. Pliushkin II
1984Mireasma ploilor târzii as Grigore
1983Dangerous Turn as Comandant
1982The Encounter as Tănase
1982Mercenaries' Trap as Ciungul
1981The Duel as Grigore Maimuca
1980Last Night of Love as Army doctor Captain Floroiu
1979Michael, the Dog That Sang as Unknown
1979Uncle Marin, the Billionaire as directorul hotelului
1979Uncertain Roads as Ion Cireș
1978Revenge as Comisarul Maimuca
1978Operation 'The Bus' as Cop
1977Reunited as Unknown
1977For Motherland as Colonel George Slăniceanu
1977Full Sail (4 Episodes) as piratul Spânu
1977Accident as Comandantul Directiei Militiei Judiciare
1977Fair-Play as Unknown
1976Pintea as Colonel
1976The Court Adjourns the Sentencing as Gavrilă Bobu
1976Singurătatea florilor as maistrul Dumitru Pavel, fratele lui Ovidiu
1976Hot Days as Tănase
1976The Last Night of Loneliness as Unknown
1975Stephen the Great: Vaslui 1475 as Pasha Soliman
1974The Immortals as Iusuf Pașa
1974The Prodigal Father as Voicu
1974Die Kreuzritter 1475 as Unknown
1974The Martens Brothers as Lotrul Grigore Gogolea
1974Ulzana as Nana
1973A Certain Kind of Happiness as Cerbu
1973The Poseidon Explosion as Unknown
1973Apache as Nana
1973The Last Bullet as Bănică
1972The Dowry of Lady Ralu as Mamulos
1972The Lost Forest as Gendarme Pangrate
1971Săptămâna nebunilor as Mamulos
1971Michael the Brave as Ottoman Sultan Murad III
1971The Making of the World as Filipache
1969The Leatherstocking Tales (1 Episode) as Die Gespaltene Eiche
1968The Revenge of the Outlaws as Ibrahim
1968The Kidnapping of the Maidens as Ibrahim
1967The Castellans as Ignat
1967Three Times Bucharest as Unknown
1966The Uprising as Cosma Butuc
1966The Outlaws as Unknown
1966White Trial as Unknown
1966Snowfall Season as Oprișan
1965The Soimaresti Clan as Temir Bei
1964Pisica de mare as Col. Dragomir
1963Lupeni 29 as Petre Letean
1963Lumina de iulie as Unknown
1962Under the Circus Dome as Father
1961Soldiers without Uniform as Sașa
1961A World Wihout Sky as Petre Leteanu
1960The Thirst as Ardeleanu
1958Beyond the Fir Trees as Oprea Oprișan
1958Family Jewels as Ivancea
1957The Mill of Good Luck as Pintea
1955Desfasurarea as the young Ilie Barbu