80 Million (2011)

Solidarity activists prepare a bravura heist, taking out 80 mln from a union bank account just before it is blocked by communist authorities.

80 Million (2011) poster

A movie about the power of thousands, the courage of hundreds and friendship of a few, thanks to whom a change of fate of millions became possible. Poland, lower Silesia, the beginning of a very cold winter 1981. After a series of entrapments by the security service a confrontation between the opposition and the communists seems to be inevitable. Just before the proclamation of martial law a group of young solidarity activists decide to play va banque and organize a rash action to take out 80 million of the union money from one of the Wroclaw’s banks before the account is blocked. Security service officers follow their steps. It’s the beginning of a gripping tournament in which also priests and curb dealers will play their parts. Each side has aces up their sleeve.

Director: Waldemar Krzystek
Genre: Action, Drama, History
Runtime: 80 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Production: Odra-Film, MediaBrigade, Canal+ Polska
Country: Poland
Language: Polski
Original Language: pl

Themes

Political Polarization and Ideology Clash

Keywords

politics

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is 80 Million about?
A movie about the power of thousands, the courage of hundreds and friendship of a few, thanks to whom a change of fate of millions became possible. Poland, lower Silesia, the beginning of a very cold winter 1981. After a series of entrapments by the security service a confrontation between the opposition and the communists seems to be inevitable. Just before the proclamation of martial law a group of young solidarity activists decide to play va banque and organize a rash action to take out 80 million of the union money from one of the Wroclaw’s banks before the account is blocked. Security service officers follow their steps. It’s the beginning of a gripping tournament in which also priests and curb dealers will play their parts. Each side has aces up their sleeve.
Who directed 80 Million?
80 Million was directed by Waldemar Krzystek.
Who stars in 80 Million?
80 Million stars Krzysztof Czeczot, Wojciech Solarz, Maciej Makowski, Paweł Domagała, Filip Bobek, Agnieszka Grochowska.
How long is 80 Million?
80 Million has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
What genre is 80 Million?
80 Million is a Action, Drama, History film.
Where was 80 Million produced?
80 Million was produced in Poland.
What are the themes of 80 Million?
The themes of 80 Million include: Political Polarization and Ideology Clash.