Potop

  • Soviet Union Потоп
Poland / Soviet Union, 1974, 316 min (Alternative: 177 min)

Directed by:

Jerzy Hoffman

Based on:

Henryk Sienkiewicz (book)

Cinematography:

Jerzy Wójcik

Composer:

Kazimierz Serocki

Cast:

Daniel Olbrychski, Małgorzata Braunek, Tadeusz Łomnicki, Kazimierz Wichniarz, Władysław Hańcza, Ryszard Filipski, Leszek Teleszyński (more)
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This two-part historical epic, an accurate adaptation of the middle part of Sienkiewicz's magnificent trilogy, takes place in the 17th century and maps the period when disinte­grated Poland was flooded by the Swedes led by King Karl Gustav. On the backdrop of these events, unfolds the story of nobleman Andrzej Kmicic, who redeems his earlier betrayal of his nation through fearlessness and courage. (Summer Film School)

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