Thursdays for the Poor (1982)

Thursdays for the Poor (1982) poster

A young doctor has been assigned to a hospital in the provinces, in the lakes district of northern Poland. The area is a playground with hunting lodges for the priviledged, the local politicians cover up any leaks to the public. The doctor discovers a case of drunken driving but is silenced by blackmail in the court. He tries to fight back but has a love affair with the unfaithful wife of the town's Mayor.

Director: Sylwester Szyszko
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 92 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Andrzej Rokicki
Cinematography: Tomasz Wert
Production: Zespół Filmowy "Iluzjon"
Country: Poland
Language: Polski
Original Language: pl

Themes

Medical Drama and Hospital

Keywords

doctor, poland

More Films by Director: Sylwester Szyszko
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thursdays for the Poor about?
A young doctor has been assigned to a hospital in the provinces, in the lakes district of northern Poland. The area is a playground with hunting lodges for the priviledged, the local politicians cover up any leaks to the public. The doctor discovers a case of drunken driving but is silenced by blackmail in the court. He tries to fight back but has a love affair with the unfaithful wife of the town's Mayor.
Who directed Thursdays for the Poor?
Thursdays for the Poor was directed by Sylwester Szyszko.
Who stars in Thursdays for the Poor?
Thursdays for the Poor stars Marzena Trybała, Marek Bargiełowski, Wanda Bajerówna, Zofia Ciesielska-Tomaszewska, Jerzy Czupryniak, Janusz Dąbrowski.
How long is Thursdays for the Poor?
Thursdays for the Poor has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
What genre is Thursdays for the Poor?
Thursdays for the Poor is a Drama film.
Where was Thursdays for the Poor produced?
Thursdays for the Poor was produced in Poland.
What are the themes of Thursdays for the Poor?
The themes of Thursdays for the Poor include: Medical Drama and Hospital.