With Fire and Sword

  • Poland Ogniem i mieczem
Poland, 1999, 175 min

Directed by:

Jerzy Hoffman

Based on:

Henryk Sienkiewicz (book)

Cinematography:

Grzegorz Kędzierski

Composer:

Krzesimir Dębski

Cast:

Izabella Scorupco, Michał Żebrowski, Aleksandr Domogarov, Krzysztof Kowalewski, Богдан Ступка, Andrzej Seweryn, Zbigniew Zamachowski, Daniel Olbrychski (more)
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Spectacular battles, rollicking humor and lavish production values frame a sweeping romantic drama that all audiences will enjoy. This grand drama is set in 17th century Poland during the Cossack uprising against the Polish nobility. As the violent confrontation builds, a battle for the heart of a beautiful girl rages between a dahing Pole and a brutish Ukrainian. (official distributor synopsis)

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