The Dancing Hawk
Tańczący jastrząb
Synopsis
A peasant’s son rises through the ranks of post-war Polish society like none of his ancestors ever could. Moving to the city, he becomes part of a new socialist order. But in leaving his rural roots behind, does he also abandon his soul?
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Type: Trailer • Published 2026-03-16
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Franciszek Trzeciak
Michał Toporny
Beata Tyszkiewicz
Wiesława, druga żona Topornego
Beata Tumkiewicz
Maria, pierwsza żona Topornego
Czesław Przybyła
nauczyciel
Tadeusz Łomnicki
dyrektor
Józef Fryźlewicz
Kinol
Stanisław Jaśkiewicz
ojciec Wiesławy
Irena Orska
matka Wiesławy
Jerzy Zelnik
Zatorski
Edmund Fetting
przedstawiciel ministerstwa
Czesław Wojtała
Jastrząb
Zygmunt Malanowicz
dziedzic
Anna Ciepielewska
sekretarka Basia
Włodzimierz Saar
Frączak
Wirgiliusz Gryń
robotnik
Grażyna Krukówna
nadgorliwa
Zofia Kopacz
pokojówka
Piotr Krasicki
Staszek
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 23, 2026
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Grzegorz Królikiewicz
- Screenplay & Story
- Grzegorz Królikiewicz
- Original Score
- Janusz Hajdun
- Original Title
- Tańczący jastrząb
- Country of Origin
- Poland
- Spoken Languages
- Polish
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Zespół Filmowy "Profil"
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Grzegorz Królikiewicz
Grzegorz Królikiewicz, Julian Kawalec
Janusz Hajdun
Zbigniew Rybczyński
Halina Nawrocka, Jadwiga Ignatczenko
Department Leadership Roster
Grzegorz Królikiewicz
Director
Halina Nawrocka
Editor
Jadwiga Ignatczenko
Editor
Zbigniew Rybczyński
Director of Photography
Grzegorz Królikiewicz
Screenplay
Janusz Hajdun
Original Music Composer
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Polish Films
Polish cinema: Wikidata country-of-origin Poland, merged with the canon (Polish Film School, Moral Anxiety, Has, Zulawski, Kieslowski, Wajda, contemporary).
Radiance Films
Films released by Radiance Films, built from the label's store catalogue. Refreshed 2026-09-08.
Radiance Films
Films released by Radiance Films, built from the label's store catalogue.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dancing Hawk
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What is The Dancing Hawk about?
A peasant’s son rises through the ranks of post-war Polish society like none of his ancestors ever could. Moving to the city, he becomes part of a new socialist order. But in leaving his rural roots behind, does he also abandon his soul?
Who directed The Dancing Hawk?
The Dancing Hawk was directed by Grzegorz Królikiewicz.
Who stars in The Dancing Hawk?
The principal cast of The Dancing Hawk includes Franciszek Trzeciak, Beata Tyszkiewicz, Beata Tumkiewicz, Czesław Przybyła, Tadeusz Łomnicki.
When was The Dancing Hawk released and how long is it?
The Dancing Hawk was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for The Dancing Hawk?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Dancing Hawk was composed by Janusz Hajdun.
Is The Dancing Hawk based on a book or true story?
The Dancing Hawk is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Julian Kawalec".