Battle of Warsaw 1920
The film is directed by Jerzy Hoffman, who was also behind the blockbuster With Fire and Sword from 1999, and the cast includes Polish star actors such as Borys Szyc and Daniel Olbrychski.
1920. After regaining independence, Poland is now seeking to stabilize the situation on the border. Marshal Józef Piłsudski (Daniel Olbrychski) wants to create federations of independent states in the east. Polish authorities announce mobilization. Jan Krynicki (Borys Szyc), a young poet with leftist views, returns to the army. On the day of leaving for the war, he marries Ola (Natasza Urbańska), a beautiful actress from the revue theater. Soon Poles manage to conquer Kiev. Shortly thereafter, Jan, stationed in Ukraine, is accused of Bolshevik agitation and sentenced to death. He is unexpectedly saved from shooting by an attack by the Bolsheviks, who take him captive. After conversations with Commissioner Bykowski (Adam Ferency), Jan finally sees the real calculations of the Red Revolution. In Warsaw, meanwhile, Ola is disturbed by Captain Kostrzewa (Jerzy Bończak). She decides to join the army to help defend the capital against the Bolsheviks constantly pushing wes
Original title: 1920 Bitwa Warszawska
Danish title: Battle of Warsaw 1920
Director: Jerzy Hoffman
Cast:
Jan Krynicki Borys Szyc
Ola Raniewska Natasza Urbanska
Józef Pilsudski Daniel Olbrychski
Bukowski Adam Ferency
Capt. Kostrzewa Jerzy Bonczak
Boleslaw Boguslaw Linda
Actress Ada Ewa Wisniewska
Kryshkin Aleksandr Domogarov
Sofiya Nikolyvna Olga Kabo
Vincent Wito's Adam Strzelecki
Lyrics:
Danish
Norwegian
Swedish
Finnish
Language: Polish
Spoken languages: Polish
Subtitles: Danish,Swedish,Norwegian,Finnish
