The Constant Factor
Constans
Synopsis
A young man is confronted with corrupt and vindictive colleagues at work and negligent officials at the hospital where his mother is dying. As he searches quixotically for a steadfast moral code by which to live, he suffers from the knowledge of human frailty and our darker inclinations to do harm.
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Constant Factor (Trailer) - AIFF 2018
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-09-12
Top Cast
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Tadeusz Bradecki
Witold
Zofia Mrozowska
Witold's Mother
Małgorzata Zajączkowska
Grazyna
Witold Pyrkosz
Mariusz
Cezary Morawski
Stefan
Ewa Lejczak
Stefan's Wife
Jan Jurewicz
Zenek
Juliusz Machulski
Wladek
Jacek Strzemżalski
Mate
Edward Żebrowski
Scientist
Krystyna Bigelmajer
Kazimierz Borowiec
Lucjan Dytrych
L. Cichy
K. Cielecki
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 9, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Krzysztof Zanussi
- Screenplay & Story
- Krzysztof Zanussi
- Original Score
- Wojciech Kilar
- Original Title
- Constans
- Country of Origin
- Poland
- Spoken Languages
- English, Polish
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Zespół Filmowy "Tor"
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Krzysztof Zanussi
Krzysztof Zanussi
Wojciech Kilar
Sławomir Idziak
Urszula Śliwińska
Department Leadership Roster
Krzysztof Zanussi
Director
Anna B. Sheppard
Costume Design
Krzysztof Zanussi
Writer
Urszula Śliwińska
Editor
Magdalena Biedrzycka
Costume Design
Sławomir Idziak
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Constant Factor
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Constant Factor about?
A young man is confronted with corrupt and vindictive colleagues at work and negligent officials at the hospital where his mother is dying. As he searches quixotically for a steadfast moral code by which to live, he suffers from the knowledge of human frailty and our darker inclinations to do harm.
Who directed The Constant Factor?
The Constant Factor was directed by Krzysztof Zanussi.
Who stars in The Constant Factor?
The principal cast of The Constant Factor includes Tadeusz Bradecki, Zofia Mrozowska, Małgorzata Zajączkowska, Witold Pyrkosz, Cezary Morawski.
When was The Constant Factor released and how long is it?
The Constant Factor was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for The Constant Factor?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Constant Factor was composed by Wojciech Kilar.