The Peasants
Chłopi
Synopsis
In a bucolic Polish hamlet, the tense relationship between a father and son reaches a boiling point when the men lose their hearts to the same woman and vie for her affections. Based on Wladyslaw Reymont's Nobel Prize-winning book and helmed by Jan Rybkowski, this theatrical release (starring Krzystof Chamiec, Wladyslaw Hancza and Emilia Krakowska) was culled from a 13-episode miniseries that aired on Polish television in 1972.
Top Cast
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Władysław Hańcza
Maciej Boryna
Emilia Krakowska
Jagna
Krystyna Królówna
Hanka Borynowa
Ignacy Gogolewski
Antek Boryna
Bronisław Pawlik
Michał
Jadwiga Chojnacka
Dominikowa
August Kowalczyk
Piotr
Franciszek Pieczka
Priest
Magdalena Wołłejko
Józka Borynianka
Tadeusz Janczar
Mateusz
Barbara Ludwiżanka
Jagustynka
Zofia Merle
Magda Kozłowa
Lech Ordon
Organist
Bolesław Płotnicki
Jambroży
Kazimierz Wichniarz
Miller
Janusz Paluszkiewicz
Kłąb
Stanisław Niwiński
Pietrek
Tadeusz Fijewski
Kuba Socha
Release History & Theatrical Window
Premiered in the city of Łódź
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jan Rybkowski
- Screenplay & Story
- Jan Rybkowski, Ryszard Kosiński
- Original Score
- Adam Sławiński
- Original Title
- Chłopi
- Country of Origin
- Poland
- Spoken Languages
- Polish
- Runtime
- 2h 46m
- Production Studios
- Zespół Filmowy Kadr
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jan Rybkowski
Jan Rybkowski, Ryszard Kosiński, Władysław Reymont
Adam Sławiński
Marek Nowicki
Wiesława Otocka
Department Leadership Roster
Jan Rybkowski
Director
Jan Rybkowski
Screenplay
Ryszard Kosiński
Screenplay
Marek Nowicki
Director of Photography
Tadeusz Myszorek
Production Design
Marta Kobierska
Costume Design
Wiesława Otocka
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Peasants.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Peasants
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Peasants about?
In a bucolic Polish hamlet, the tense relationship between a father and son reaches a boiling point when the men lose their hearts to the same woman and vie for her affections. Based on Wladyslaw Reymont's Nobel Prize-winning book and helmed by Jan Rybkowski, this theatrical release (starring Krzystof Chamiec, Wladyslaw Hancza and Emilia Krakowska) was culled from a 13-episode miniseries that aired on Polish television in 1972.
Who directed The Peasants?
The Peasants was directed by Jan Rybkowski.
Who stars in The Peasants?
The principal cast of The Peasants includes Władysław Hańcza, Emilia Krakowska, Krystyna Królówna, Ignacy Gogolewski, Bronisław Pawlik.
When was The Peasants released and how long is it?
The Peasants was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 2h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for The Peasants?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Peasants was composed by Adam Sławiński.
Is The Peasants based on a book or true story?
The Peasants is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Władysław Reymont".