Moonlighting (1982)
A Polish contractor, Nowak, leads a group of workmen to London so they can provide cheap labor for a government official based there. Nowak has to manage the project and the men as they encounter the tempations of the West and loneliness and separation from their families. Nowak is the only one of the group who speaks English, and he uses this as a tool over his team. When the unrest in Poland leads to a military takeover, Nowak is faced with a much more difficult situation than he expected.
Director: Jerzy Skolimowski
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 97 min
Release Date: September 26, 1982
Cast
- Jeremy Irons - Nowak
- Eugene Lipinski - Banaszak
- Jiří Stanislav - Wolski
- Eugeniusz Haczkiewicz - Kudaj
- Denis Holmes - Neighbor
- David Calder - Supermarket Manager
- Trevor Cooper - Hire Shop Man
- David Gant - Aquascutum Assistant
- Jenifer Landor - Aquascutum Shoplifter
- Kenny Ireland - Timber Man
Screenplay
- Jerzy Skolimowski (Screenplay)
Music: Stanley Myers, Hans Zimmer
Cinematography: Tony Pierce-Roberts
Editing: Barrie Vince
Production: Michael White Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English, Polski
Original Language: en
Keywords
london, england, poland, construction worker, unrest
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Moonlighting about?
- A Polish contractor, Nowak, leads a group of workmen to London so they can provide cheap labor for a government official based there. Nowak has to manage the project and the men as they encounter the tempations of the West and loneliness and separation from their families. Nowak is the only one of the group who speaks English, and he uses this as a tool over his team. When the unrest in Poland leads to a military takeover, Nowak is faced with a much more difficult situation than he expected.
- Who directed Moonlighting?
- Moonlighting was directed by Jerzy Skolimowski.
- Who stars in Moonlighting?
- Moonlighting stars Jeremy Irons, Eugene Lipinski, Jiří Stanislav, Eugeniusz Haczkiewicz, Denis Holmes, David Calder.
- How long is Moonlighting?
- Moonlighting has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is Moonlighting?
- Moonlighting is a Drama film.
- Where was Moonlighting produced?
- Moonlighting was produced in United Kingdom.