The War of the Worlds: Next Century
1981 · 1h 34m · N/A
Drama, Science Fiction
Directed by
Piotr Szulkin
Overview
Poland, Christmastime. A band of hyperintelligent, bloodthirsty Martians take over the country and enlist hapless television newscaster Iron Idem as the voice of their propaganda machine. But when Iron dares to go off message, he makes an enemy even greater than the aliens—the state itself.
Director and cast
- Piotr Szulkin Director
- Roman Wilhelmi as Iron Idem
- Krystyna Janda as Geo
- Jerzy Stuhr as Attorney
- Stanisław Tym as Secret Agent
- Witold Pyrkosz as Judge
- Zbigniew Buczkowski as Policeman
- Bogusław Sobczuk as TV News Presenter
- Mariusz Dmochowski as Head of TV Station
- Marek Walczewski as Committee Receptionist
- Bożena Dykiel Cast
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