Cupid's Bow
Łuk Erosa
Synopsis
Lavish romantic melodrama, obsessively concerned with sex. Maryska's husband is off to war. He soon is reported missing, and she does not protest much when is seduced by the husband's friend, a seedy professor with sickly wife and other mistresses on the side. However, the love of Maryska's life turns out to be a shy 17-year old, son of friends with whom she goes to stay.
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Grażyna Trela
Maryśka Miechowska
Jerzy Stuhr
Stanisław Ciąglewicz
Henryk Bista
Ramke
Olaf Lubaszenko
Adam Karowski
Janusz Michałowski
Professor Kałucki
Piotr Machalica
Zdzich Miechowski
Anna Majcher
Nastka
Ewa Telega
Janina
Elżbieta Karkoszka
Karowska
Kazimierz Kaczor
Dr. Smolarski
Zbigniew Józefowicz
Karowski
Edward Żentara
Zatorski
Leon Niemczyk
Lieutenant Otto von Palinsky
Ewa Ciepiela
Maryśka's mother
Łukasz Bogołembski
Felus, Maryśka's son
Maria Probosz
Ciąglewicz's girl
Monika Niemczyk
Jadwiga Ciąglewiczowa
Arkadiusz Orłowski
Reception Guest
Release History & Theatrical Window
Gdynia Polish Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jerzy Domaradzki
- Screenplay & Story
- Jerzy Domaradzki, Jacek Kondracki, Juliusz Kaden-Bandrowski
- Original Score
- Michał Lorenc
- Original Title
- Łuk Erosa
- Country of Origin
- Poland
- Spoken Languages
- Polish
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- Wytwórnia Filmów Fabularnych w Łodzi, Zespół Filmowy "Perspektywa"
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jerzy Domaradzki
Jerzy Domaradzki, Jacek Kondracki, Juliusz Kaden-Bandrowski
Michał Lorenc
Jacek Bławut
Mirosława Garlicka
Department Leadership Roster
Jerzy Domaradzki
Director
Jerzy Domaradzki
Writer
Jacek Kondracki
Writer
Michał Lorenc
Original Music Composer
Jacek Bławut
Director of Photography
Mirosława Garlicka
Editor
Andrzej Przedworski
Production Design
Elżbieta Radke
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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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).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cupid's Bow
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cupid's Bow about?
Lavish romantic melodrama, obsessively concerned with sex. Maryska's husband is off to war. He soon is reported missing, and she does not protest much when is seduced by the husband's friend, a seedy professor with sickly wife and other mistresses on the side. However, the love of Maryska's life turns out to be a shy 17-year old, son of friends with whom she goes to stay.
Who directed Cupid's Bow?
Cupid's Bow was directed by Jerzy Domaradzki.
Who stars in Cupid's Bow?
The principal cast of Cupid's Bow includes Grażyna Trela, Jerzy Stuhr, Henryk Bista, Olaf Lubaszenko, Janusz Michałowski.
When was Cupid's Bow released and how long is it?
Cupid's Bow was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for Cupid's Bow?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cupid's Bow was composed by Michał Lorenc.
Is Cupid's Bow based on a book or true story?
Cupid's Bow is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Juliusz Kaden-Bandrowski".