Hunting Flies
Polowanie na muchy
Synopsis
Włodek is a middle-aged man stuck in a dead-end job at the local library who lives with his harridan wife and critical in-laws in a small apartment. When Włodek draws the interest of a library patron, the beautiful young woman encourages him to strive for better things in his life and professional career. Together, the two take off for a three-day affair, but surprises could await Włodek upon his return home.
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Polowanie Na Muchy (1969) Original Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-08-06
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Zygmunt Malanowicz
Włodek
Małgorzata Braunek
Irena
Hanna Skarżanka
Włada
Ewa Skarżanka
Hanka
Józef Pieracki
Włodek's Father-in-Law
Daniel Olbrychski
Sculptor
Irena Dziedzic
Magazine Editor
Leszek Drogosz
Militiaman
Jacek Fedorowicz
TV Director
Marek Grechuta
"Important Man's" Son
Irena Laskowska
Lead Editor's Wife
Julia Bratna
Girl engaging in "Serious Conversations"
M. Ziółkowski
Boy engaging in "Serious Conversations"
Leon Bukowiecki
Lead Editor
K. Burnatowicz
Witold Dederko
Neighbour
Stefan Friedmann
Club Patron
Antonina Girycz
Włodek's Boss
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrzej Wajda
- Screenplay & Story
- Janusz Głowacki
- Original Score
- Andrzej Korzyński
- Original Title
- Polowanie na muchy
- Country of Origin
- Poland
- Spoken Languages
- Polish
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- PRF "Zespoły Filmowe"
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrzej Wajda
Janusz Głowacki
Andrzej Korzyński
Zygmunt Samosiuk
Halina Prugar-Ketling
Department Leadership Roster
Zygmunt Samosiuk
Director of Photography
Teresa Barska
Production Design
Renata Wlasow
Costume Design
Andrzej Wajda
Director
Janusz Głowacki
Screenplay
Halina Prugar-Ketling
Editor
Andrzej Korzyński
Original Music Composer
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Polish Films
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What is Hunting Flies about?
Włodek is a middle-aged man stuck in a dead-end job at the local library who lives with his harridan wife and critical in-laws in a small apartment. When Włodek draws the interest of a library patron, the beautiful young woman encourages him to strive for better things in his life and professional career. Together, the two take off for a three-day affair, but surprises could await Włodek upon his return home.
Who directed Hunting Flies?
Hunting Flies was directed by Andrzej Wajda.
Who stars in Hunting Flies?
The principal cast of Hunting Flies includes Zygmunt Malanowicz, Małgorzata Braunek, Hanna Skarżanka, Ewa Skarżanka, Józef Pieracki.
When was Hunting Flies released and how long is it?
Hunting Flies was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Hunting Flies?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hunting Flies was composed by Andrzej Korzyński.