The Gorgon Case (1977)
In 1931, just before the New Year, in a house of architect Henryk Zaremba scream rips the night. The daughter of Zaremba is found killed in her bedroom, obviously killed with a pickaxe. The police arrives and starts the investigation. Rita Gorgonova, the governess of the girl and also lover of Zaremba becomes the main suspect. Film based on real events - investigation and court trials of the most famous pre-war Polish murder case. Despite being historically accurate the movie is both involving and entertaining since the case was simple on the surface, but very complicated in details.
Cast
- Ewa Dałkowska - Rita Gorgonowa
- Aleksander Bardini - Mecenas Maurycy Axer, obrońca Gorgonowej
- Mariusz Dmochowski - Prokurator Krynicki
- Andrzej Łapicki - Kulczycki, sędzia śledczy
- Roman Wilhelmi - Inżynier Henryk Zaremba, ojciec Lusi
- Tadeusz Białoszczyński - Alfred Jendl, przewodniczący składu sędziowskiego w Krakowie
- Jan Englert - Aspirant Respond
- Wojciech Pszoniak - Profesor, biegły sądowy podczas procesu w Krakowie
- Stanisław Zaczyk - Łaniewski, prokurator oskarżający podczas procesu we Lwowie
- Wiktor Nanowski - Nadkomisarz Frankiewicz
Screenplay
- Janusz Majewski (Screenplay)
- Bolesław Michałek (Screenplay)
Themes
Murder Investigation and Whodunit, Serial Murder Clue Hunt, Copycat Serial Killer and the Puzzle, Anonymous Tip and the Shadowy Killer, Cold Case Reopened: The New Clue
Keywords
investigation, based on true story, trial, murder, 1930s, lwów
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Gorgon Case about?
- In 1931, just before the New Year, in a house of architect Henryk Zaremba scream rips the night. The daughter of Zaremba is found killed in her bedroom, obviously killed with a pickaxe. The police arrives and starts the investigation. Rita Gorgonova, the governess of the girl and also lover of Zaremba becomes the main suspect. Film based on real events - investigation and court trials of the most famous pre-war Polish murder case. Despite being historically accurate the movie is both involving and entertaining since the case was simple on the surface, but very complicated in details.
- Who directed The Gorgon Case?
- The Gorgon Case was directed by Janusz Majewski.
- Who stars in The Gorgon Case?
- The Gorgon Case stars Ewa Dałkowska, Aleksander Bardini, Mariusz Dmochowski, Andrzej Łapicki, Roman Wilhelmi, Tadeusz Białoszczyński.
- How long is The Gorgon Case?
- The Gorgon Case has a runtime of 2h 18m (138 minutes).
- What genre is The Gorgon Case?
- The Gorgon Case is a Drama, Crime, Mystery, History film.
- Where was The Gorgon Case produced?
- The Gorgon Case was produced in Poland.
- What are the themes of The Gorgon Case?
- The themes of The Gorgon Case include: Murder Investigation and Whodunit, Serial Murder Clue Hunt, Copycat Serial Killer and the Puzzle, Anonymous Tip and the Shadowy Killer, Cold Case Reopened: The New Clue.