Destined for Blues
2005 · 1h 41m · N/A
Drama, History, Music
Directed by
Jan Kidawa-Błoński
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Destined for Blues
Overview
The life of Ryszard Riedel, former leader of cult Polish rock-blues band Dzem, including the history of his family relationships, music career and addiction to alcohol and drugs.
Director and cast
- Jan Kidawa-Błoński Director
- Tomasz Kot as Ryszard Riedel
- Jolanta Fraszyńska as Małgorzata "Gola" Riedel
- Maciej Balcar as Indianer
- Adam Baumann as Rysiek's Father
- Joanna Bartel as Rysiek's Mother
- Anna Dymna as Polowa
- Przemysław Bluszcz as Leszek Martinek
- Paweł Berger Cast
- Benedykt Otręba Cast
- Adam Otręba Cast
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