Aria for an Athlete (1979)
Set at the turn of the century it presents a story of a famous Polish athlete, Zbyszko Cyganiewicz. It begins in a small town where a traveling circus attracts a shy boy into a phony wrestling game to please the crowds. The youth, however, takes his strength seriously, eventually defeating a name wrestler in a fair match. Angered circus manager fires him; he leaves happily due to two wrestler brothers who were harassing him. The wrestler goes on to fame, performing in the world's top arenas, and one day is serenaded by a tenor from the crowd. Fame brings him women and admirers but he is uncompromising on his profession. He has his revenge on one of his tormentors defeating him in the ring. One day, attending a game in a tuxedo, he is challenged by another of the brothers and drawn into a brutal game, in course of which he kills his opponent. Thus his career ends.
Cast
- Krzysztof Majchrzak - Władysław Góralewicz
- Pola Raksa - Cecylia
- Roman Wilhelmi - Bolcio Rogalski
- Bogusz Bilewski - "Cyklop" Bieńkowski
- Wojciech Pszoniak - Siedelmayer, dyrektor cyrku
- Ryszard Pietruski - śpiewak Baptisto Messalini
- Zdzisław Wardejn - Popow
- Andrzej Wasilewicz - Abs
- Bogumił Antczak - [obsada aktorska]
- Witold Dederko - starzec na ulicy
Screenplay
- Filip Bajon (Screenplay)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Aria for an Athlete about?
- Set at the turn of the century it presents a story of a famous Polish athlete, Zbyszko Cyganiewicz. It begins in a small town where a traveling circus attracts a shy boy into a phony wrestling game to please the crowds. The youth, however, takes his strength seriously, eventually defeating a name wrestler in a fair match. Angered circus manager fires him; he leaves happily due to two wrestler brothers who were harassing him. The wrestler goes on to fame, performing in the world's top arenas, and one day is serenaded by a tenor from the crowd. Fame brings him women and admirers but he is uncompromising on his profession. He has his revenge on one of his tormentors defeating him in the ring. One day, attending a game in a tuxedo, he is challenged by another of the brothers and drawn into a brutal game, in course of which he kills his opponent. Thus his career ends.
- Who directed Aria for an Athlete?
- Aria for an Athlete was directed by Filip Bajon.
- Who stars in Aria for an Athlete?
- Aria for an Athlete stars Krzysztof Majchrzak, Pola Raksa, Roman Wilhelmi, Bogusz Bilewski, Wojciech Pszoniak, Ryszard Pietruski.
- How long is Aria for an Athlete?
- Aria for an Athlete has a runtime of 1h 48m (108 minutes).
- What genre is Aria for an Athlete?
- Aria for an Athlete is a Drama, History film.
- Where was Aria for an Athlete produced?
- Aria for an Athlete was produced in Poland.