The Two Who Stole the Moon (1962)
Twin brothers, Jacek and Placek, are the town's troublemakers. They're lazy, greedy and also cruel. They despise hard work, so they cook up a plan to make easy money that would make them rich for the rest of their lives: steal the moon and sell it. They set on a journey to find a place where the moon would be low enough for them to steal. Before they leave, they take the last loaf of bread from their poor hardworking mother. After numerous adventures the boys manage to catch the moon in a fishing net. But it is only the beginning of their troubles.
Director: Jan Batory
Genre: Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date: November 12, 1962
Cast
- Lech Kaczyński - Jacek
- Jarosław Kaczyński - Placek
- Helena Grossówna - Mother
- Jadwiga Kuryluk - Nieborak's mother
- Ludwik Benoit - Wojciech, Father of Jacek i Placek
- Janusz Strachocki - Mayor of Zapiecek
- Tadeusz Woźniak - Teacher in Zapiecek
- Bronisław Darski - Peasant Barnaba
- Stanisław Milski - Shoemaker in Zapiecek
- Wacław Kowalski - Smith in Zapiecek
Screenplay
- Kornel Makuszyński (Novel)
- Jan Brzechwa (Screenplay)
- Jan Batory (Screenplay)
Music: Adam Walaciński
Cinematography: Bogusław Lambach
Editing: Krystyna Batory
Production: Zespół Filmowy "Syrena"
Country: Poland
Language: Polski
Original Language: pl
More Films by Director: Jan Batory
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Two Who Stole the Moon about?
- Twin brothers, Jacek and Placek, are the town's troublemakers. They're lazy, greedy and also cruel. They despise hard work, so they cook up a plan to make easy money that would make them rich for the rest of their lives: steal the moon and sell it. They set on a journey to find a place where the moon would be low enough for them to steal. Before they leave, they take the last loaf of bread from their poor hardworking mother. After numerous adventures the boys manage to catch the moon in a fishing net. But it is only the beginning of their troubles.
- Who directed The Two Who Stole the Moon?
- The Two Who Stole the Moon was directed by Jan Batory.
- Who stars in The Two Who Stole the Moon?
- The Two Who Stole the Moon stars Lech Kaczyński, Jarosław Kaczyński, Helena Grossówna, Jadwiga Kuryluk, Ludwik Benoit, Janusz Strachocki.
- How long is The Two Who Stole the Moon?
- The Two Who Stole the Moon has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is The Two Who Stole the Moon?
- The Two Who Stole the Moon is a Adventure, Family, Fantasy film.
- Where was The Two Who Stole the Moon produced?
- The Two Who Stole the Moon was produced in Poland.