The Planet 'Tailor' (1984)
In the 50's a tailor drinking with his friends has an attack that requires an emegency treatment in the hospital. He has damaged kidneys. Given a second lease on life the tailor thinks that while in a coma he has communicated with the distant stars. He gives up tailoring and turns to the stars. He engages his friends in a village to build an observatory. He becomes recognized and for a time being even the authorities back him up. But then comes bitter awakening: his wife can't take his obsessions anymore and leaves him. The town council calls upon him to close his work as the first Sputnik goes into space. Then he is invited to an astronomical convention, He becomes the sensation of the conference, not however, as a amateur astronomer, but by guessing the clothing measurements of the delegates. Back home he realizes that his dream may be over, but he cannot help gazing at the sky. Written by Polish Cinema Database
Cast
- Kazimierz Kaczor - Józef Romanek
- Sławomira Łozińska - Maria Romanek
- Liliana Komorowska - Secretary Lola (as Liliana Glabczynska)
- Władysław Kowalski - Dr. Janik
- Leon Niemczyk - Chairman
- Ewa Ziętek - Maria's sister
- Paweł Nowisz - Romanek's pal
- Zbigniew Buczkowski - Romanek's pal
- Jarosław Kopaczewski - Pstyga
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Planet 'Tailor' about?
- In the 50's a tailor drinking with his friends has an attack that requires an emegency treatment in the hospital. He has damaged kidneys. Given a second lease on life the tailor thinks that while in a coma he has communicated with the distant stars. He gives up tailoring and turns to the stars. He engages his friends in a village to build an observatory. He becomes recognized and for a time being even the authorities back him up. But then comes bitter awakening: his wife can't take his obsessions anymore and leaves him. The town council calls upon him to close his work as the first Sputnik goes into space. Then he is invited to an astronomical convention, He becomes the sensation of the conference, not however, as a amateur astronomer, but by guessing the clothing measurements of the delegates. Back home he realizes that his dream may be over, but he cannot help gazing at the sky. Written by Polish Cinema Database
- Who directed The Planet 'Tailor'?
- The Planet 'Tailor' was directed by Jerzy Domaradzki.
- Who stars in The Planet 'Tailor'?
- The Planet 'Tailor' stars Kazimierz Kaczor, Sławomira Łozińska, Liliana Komorowska, Władysław Kowalski, Leon Niemczyk, Ewa Ziętek.
- How long is The Planet 'Tailor'?
- The Planet 'Tailor' has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
- What genre is The Planet 'Tailor'?
- The Planet 'Tailor' is a Drama film.
- Where was The Planet 'Tailor' produced?
- The Planet 'Tailor' was produced in Poland.