Overview
Set in the time of Napoleon wars, shows how the wars swept over the unfortunate Polish country at the beginning of the XIX-th century. Story revolves around the Polish legion under command of General Dabrowski, who then fought on Napoleon's side with the hopes of Poland's revival.
Director and cast
- Andrzej Wajda Director
- Daniel Olbrychski as Rafał Olbromski
- Bogusław Kierc as Krzysztof Cedro
- Piotr Wysocki as Prince Jan Gintułt
- Beata Tyszkiewicz as Elżbieta Gintułtówna
- Pola Raksa as Helena de With
- Władysław Hańcza as Rafał's Father
- Jan Świderski as General Sokolnicki
- Jan Koecher as General de With
- Zbigniew Sawan as Krzysztof's Father
- Józef Duriasz as Piotr Olbromski
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