Thais
Synopsis
Thais, an Egyptian courtesan, is converted to a life of a penitant by Paphnutius, a holy man. She is taken to a convent in the desert and lives her life in the care of the abbess there. But Paphnutius is changed by the vision of Thais and becomes obsessed with gaining her love and retrieving her from the spiritual world for himself.
Top Cast
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Dorota Kwiatkowska
Thais
Jerzy Kryszak
Pafnucy
Piotr Garlicki
Bronisław Pawlik
Mieczysław Voit
Bożena Adamek
(w napisach: Bożena Adamkówna)
Ewa Wiśniewska
matka Albina, przełożona klasztoru
Henryk Bista
Władysław Dewoyno
Wiesław Komasa
Tomasz Zaliwski
Bogumił Antczak
Tomasz Dedek
Cheron
Maciej Góraj
Piotr Grabowski
Łukasz Pijewski
Małgorzata Paruzel
Adam Danielewicz
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 11, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ryszard Ber
- Screenplay & Story
- Ryszard Ber, Anatole France
- Original Title
- Thais
- Country of Origin
- Poland
- Spoken Languages
- Polish
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ryszard Ber
Ryszard Ber, Anatole France
Department Leadership Roster
Ryszard Ber
Director
Ryszard Ber
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Thais
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Thais about?
Thais, an Egyptian courtesan, is converted to a life of a penitant by Paphnutius, a holy man. She is taken to a convent in the desert and lives her life in the care of the abbess there. But Paphnutius is changed by the vision of Thais and becomes obsessed with gaining her love and retrieving her from the spiritual world for himself.
Who directed Thais?
Thais was directed by Ryszard Ber.
Who stars in Thais?
The principal cast of Thais includes Dorota Kwiatkowska, Jerzy Kryszak, Piotr Garlicki, Bronisław Pawlik, Mieczysław Voit.
When was Thais released and how long is it?
Thais was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Is Thais based on a book or true story?
Thais is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Anatole France".