Five Boys from Barska Street
Piątka z ulicy Barskiej
Synopsis
In war-ravaged Warsaw, five juvenile delinquents are given probation for stealing, to rehabilitate themselves, but remain under the influence of their profiteer-boss.
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Aleksandra Śląska
Hanka
Tadeusz Janczar
Kazek Spokorny
Andrzej Kozak
Jacek Siwicki
Tadeusz Łomnicki
Lutek Kozlowski
Marian Rułka
Zbyszek Mocarski
Włodzimierz Skoczylas
Franek Kruk
Mieczysław Stoor
Marek Kozioł
Jadwiga Chojnacka
Kazek's Aunt
Maria Kierzkowa
Edwardowa
Ewa Krasnodębska
Maria Radziszewska
Zofia Małynicz
Radziszewska
Hanna Skarżanka
Judge
Natalia Szymańska
Marek's Mother
Ludwik Benoit
Bricklayer Wojciechowski
Gustaw Buszyński
Judge
Seweryn Butrym
Engineer
Feliks Chmurkowski
Rector
Zbigniew Filus
Macisz
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 12, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Aleksander Ford
- Screenplay & Story
- Kazimierz Koźniewski
- Original Score
- Kazimierz Serocki
- Original Title
- Piątka z ulicy Barskiej
- Country of Origin
- Poland
- Spoken Languages
- Polish
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Wytwórnia Filmów Fabularnych w Łodzi
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Aleksander Ford
Kazimierz Koźniewski, Aleksander Ford
Kazimierz Serocki
Karol Chodura, Jaroslav Tuzar
Halina Kubik, Wiesława Otocka
Department Leadership Roster
Aleksander Ford
Director
Aleksander Ford
Writer
Kazimierz Koźniewski
Screenplay
Kazimierz Serocki
Original Music Composer
Karol Chodura
Director of Photography
Jaroslav Tuzar
Director of Photography
Halina Kubik
Editor
Wiesława Otocka
Editor
Anatol Radzinowicz
Production Design
Teresa Roszkowska
Costume Design
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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 Five Boys from Barska Street
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Five Boys from Barska Street about?
In war-ravaged Warsaw, five juvenile delinquents are given probation for stealing, to rehabilitate themselves, but remain under the influence of their profiteer-boss.
Who directed Five Boys from Barska Street?
Five Boys from Barska Street was directed by Aleksander Ford.
Who stars in Five Boys from Barska Street?
The principal cast of Five Boys from Barska Street includes Aleksandra Śląska, Tadeusz Janczar, Andrzej Kozak, Tadeusz Łomnicki, Marian Rułka.
When was Five Boys from Barska Street released and how long is it?
Five Boys from Barska Street was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Five Boys from Barska Street?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Five Boys from Barska Street was composed by Kazimierz Serocki.
Is Five Boys from Barska Street based on a book or true story?
Five Boys from Barska Street is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Kazimierz Koźniewski".