Lisowczycy (1993)

Alexander Joseph Lisowski was born around 1575, and served as a common soldier under Jan Potocki in the campaign against the Wallachian hospodar. Later, as the leader of a confederation of rebellious soldiers, he became famous for plunder and arbitrariness. He was sentenced to banishment for this. He then enlisted in the service of Dmitri Samozwaniec. He was already a commander shrouded in legend when the stigma of infamy was lifted from him. He returned to Poland and created his famous cavalry, later known in Europe as the Polish cavalry or Lisowczycy, after its creator.

Director: Krzysztof Lang, Jerzy Celiński
Genre: Documentary, History
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Piotr Rubik
Cinematography: Krzysztof Pakulski
Editing: Ewa Romanowska-Różewicz
Production: Telewizja Polska
Country: Poland
Language: Polski
Original Language: pl
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lisowczycy about?
Alexander Joseph Lisowski was born around 1575, and served as a common soldier under Jan Potocki in the campaign against the Wallachian hospodar. Later, as the leader of a confederation of rebellious soldiers, he became famous for plunder and arbitrariness. He was sentenced to banishment for this. He then enlisted in the service of Dmitri Samozwaniec. He was already a commander shrouded in legend when the stigma of infamy was lifted from him. He returned to Poland and created his famous cavalry, later known in Europe as the Polish cavalry or Lisowczycy, after its creator.
Who directed Lisowczycy?
Lisowczycy was directed by Krzysztof Lang, Jerzy Celiński.
Who stars in Lisowczycy?
Lisowczycy stars Piotr Fronczewski, Tadeusz Paradowicz, Andrzej Szenajch, Paweł Kleszcz.
What genre is Lisowczycy?
Lisowczycy is a Documentary, History film.
Where was Lisowczycy produced?
Lisowczycy was produced in Poland.