The First Day of Freedom (1964)
Freed Polish soldiers are trapped in a small town in Germany during the last days of World War II. After a doctor's daughter is raped by a concentration camp worker, the Poles allow her and her father to stay in the house that is their temporary quarters. While waiting to be repatriated, the war-weary group is forced to fight some German soldiers who invade the town. The war brings out conflicting emotions of the Poles who find themselves trapped in the house and once again under fire from the enemy.
Director: Aleksander Ford
Genre: Drama, War
Runtime: 89 min
Release Date: December 21, 1964
Cast
- Beata Tyszkiewicz - Inga Rhode
- Tadeusz Łomnicki - Lt. Jan
- Tadeusz Fijewski - Doctor Rhode
- Ryszard Barycz - Michał
- Krzysztof Chamiec - Hieronim
- Roman Kłosowski - Karol
- Mieczysław Stoor - Paweł
- Elżbieta Czyżewska - Luzzi Rhode
- Mieczysław Kalenik - Otto
- Zdzisław Leśniak - Anzelm
Screenplay
- Bohdan Czeszko (Screenplay)
- Leon Kruczkowski (Theatre Play)
Music: Kazimierz Serocki
Cinematography: Tadeusz Wieżan
Editing: Mirosława Garlicka
Production: Zespół Filmowy "Studio"
Country: Poland
Language: Polski
Original Language: pl
More Films by Director: Aleksander Ford
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The First Day of Freedom about?
- Freed Polish soldiers are trapped in a small town in Germany during the last days of World War II. After a doctor's daughter is raped by a concentration camp worker, the Poles allow her and her father to stay in the house that is their temporary quarters. While waiting to be repatriated, the war-weary group is forced to fight some German soldiers who invade the town. The war brings out conflicting emotions of the Poles who find themselves trapped in the house and once again under fire from the enemy.
- Who directed The First Day of Freedom?
- The First Day of Freedom was directed by Aleksander Ford.
- Who stars in The First Day of Freedom?
- The First Day of Freedom stars Beata Tyszkiewicz, Tadeusz Łomnicki, Tadeusz Fijewski, Ryszard Barycz, Krzysztof Chamiec, Roman Kłosowski.
- How long is The First Day of Freedom?
- The First Day of Freedom has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
- What genre is The First Day of Freedom?
- The First Day of Freedom is a Drama, War film.
- Where was The First Day of Freedom produced?
- The First Day of Freedom was produced in Poland.