The Law and the Fist (1964)
At the end of World War Two, Polish people move to the western lands vacated by Germans. But some ruthless profiteers pose as government representatives and intend to make off with loot from a deserted town they took over. One honest man stands up against them because he believes these goods belong to the people.
Director: Jerzy Hoffman, Edward Skórzewski
Genre: War, Drama
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: September 14, 1964
Cast
- Gustaw Holoubek - Andrzej Kenig
- Zofia Mrozowska - Anna
- Hanna Skarżanka - Barbara Dubikowska
- Wiesław Gołas - Smółka
- Zdzisław Maklakiewicz - Czesiek
- Ryszard Pietruski - Wijas
- Jerzy Przybylski - "Doctor" Mielecki
- Wiesława Kwaśniewska - Zośka
- Ewa Wiśniewska - Janka
- Zbigniew Dobrzyński - Rudłowski
Screenplay
Music: Krzysztof Komeda
Cinematography: Jerzy Lipman
Editing: Ludmila Godziaszwili
Production: Zespół Filmowy "Kamera"
Country: Poland
Language: Polski
Original Language: pl
Themes
The Horror of War and Humanity
Keywords
world war ii, poland, post-war poland
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Law and the Fist about?
- At the end of World War Two, Polish people move to the western lands vacated by Germans. But some ruthless profiteers pose as government representatives and intend to make off with loot from a deserted town they took over. One honest man stands up against them because he believes these goods belong to the people.
- Who directed The Law and the Fist?
- The Law and the Fist was directed by Jerzy Hoffman, Edward Skórzewski.
- Who stars in The Law and the Fist?
- The Law and the Fist stars Gustaw Holoubek, Zofia Mrozowska, Hanna Skarżanka, Wiesław Gołas, Zdzisław Maklakiewicz, Ryszard Pietruski.
- How long is The Law and the Fist?
- The Law and the Fist has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is The Law and the Fist?
- The Law and the Fist is a War, Drama film.
- Where was The Law and the Fist produced?
- The Law and the Fist was produced in Poland.
- What are the themes of The Law and the Fist?
- The themes of The Law and the Fist include: The Horror of War and Humanity.