Wierna rzeka (1987)

Set during the insurgency of 1863, the story focuses on a tragic romance between a poor gentlewoman and a rebel noble. After a bloody battle a unit of insurgents have been wiped out and ... See full summary »

Director:

Tadeusz Chmielewski

Writers:

Halina Chmielewska, Tadeusz Chmielewski,

Stars:

Malgorzata Pieczynska, Olgierd Lukaszewicz, Franciszek Pieczka

2 wins.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Malgorzata Pieczynska	...	Salomea Brynicka
Olgierd Lukaszewicz	...	Józef Odrowaz
Franciszek Pieczka	...	Szczepan
Maria Homerska	...	Princess Odrowazowa
Henryk Bista	...	Dr. Kulewski
Henryk Machalica	...	Major
Jerzy Turek	...	Soltys
Wojciech Wysocki	...	Capt. Wiesnicyn
Tomasz Zaliwski	...	Hubert Olbromski
Artur Barcis	...	Uprising soldier
Jan Jurewicz	...	Kruk
Irena Burawska	...	Woman with water
Izabella Kulawik	...	Ryfka
Jacek Domanski	...	Por. Bykow
Jan Pawel Kruk	...	Kozak (as Pawel Kruk)

Storyline

Set during the insurgency of 1863, the story focuses on a tragic romance between a poor gentlewoman and a rebel noble. After a bloody battle a unit of insurgents have been wiped out and only one survived, but badly wounded. He eventually finds shelter and care from a landsteward's daughter, hiding in a burned-out manor with an old servant.

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Plot Keywords:

based on novel

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Genres:

Drama | History | Romance

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Details

Country:

Poland

Language:

Polish

Release Date:

31 August 1987 (Poland)

Also Known As:

The Faithful River

Filming Locations:

Dobra, Lódzkie, Poland

Company Credits

Production Co:

Zespól Filmowy "X"

Technical Specs

Runtime:

137 min

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Connections

Remake of Wierna rzeka (1936)

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