The Last Stage
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Synopsis
Poland, during World War II. Martha Weiss, a Jewish woman, arrives at the Auschwitz extermination camp with her family. She is assigned the role of interpreter, but her loved ones are much less fortunate.
Top Cast
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Wanda Bartówna
Helena
Huguette Faget
Michele
Tatyana Guretskaya
Eugenia
Antonina Gordon-Górecka
Anna
Mariya Vinogradova
Nadia
Barbara Drapińska
Marta
Barbara Fijewska
Anielka
Maria Anna Redlichówna
Urszula
Alina Janowska
Dessa
Zofia Mrozowska
Gypsy Woman
Stanisław Zaczyk
Tadek
Stefan Śródka
Bronek
Elżbieta Łabuńska
Prisoner #1
Jadwiga Chojnacka
Prisoner #2
Ewa Kunina
Prisoner #3
Barbara Rachwalska
Block Leader Elza
Anna Jaraczówna
Kapo Frieda
Roma Rudecka
Kapo Sauna
Release History & Theatrical Window
Atlàntida Film Fest
Festival / Special Debut
March 21, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wanda Jakubowska
- Screenplay & Story
- Gerda Schneider, Wanda Jakubowska
- Original Score
- Roman Palester
- Original Title
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- Country of Origin
- Poland
- Spoken Languages
- French, German, Polish, Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Przedsiębiorstwo Państwowe Film Polski
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wanda Jakubowska
Gerda Schneider, Wanda Jakubowska
Roman Palester
Boris Monastyrsky
Lidia Pstrokońska
Department Leadership Roster
Wanda Jakubowska
Director
Roman Palester
Original Music Composer
Gerda Schneider
Screenplay
Roman Mann
Production Design
Czesław Piaskowski
Production Design
Wanda Jakubowska
Screenplay
Lidia Pstrokońska
Editor
Boris Monastyrsky
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Last Stage.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Last Stage
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Last Stage about?
Poland, during World War II. Martha Weiss, a Jewish woman, arrives at the Auschwitz extermination camp with her family. She is assigned the role of interpreter, but her loved ones are much less fortunate.
Who directed The Last Stage?
The Last Stage was directed by Wanda Jakubowska.
Who stars in The Last Stage?
The principal cast of The Last Stage includes Wanda Bartówna, Huguette Faget, Tatyana Guretskaya, Antonina Gordon-Górecka, Mariya Vinogradova.
When was The Last Stage released and how long is it?
The Last Stage was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for The Last Stage?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Last Stage was composed by Roman Palester.